Trump's Escalating Conflict with Venezuela: Potential Military Action Against Maduro Regime

Oct 08, 2025 04:20 am CST

President Trump has declared an "armed conflict" with drug cartels, potentially setting the stage for increased military action against Venezuela's Maduro government. With US naval strikes already claiming lives, deployment of F-35 warplanes to Puerto Rico, and reports of possible CIA involvement, analysts suggest a 50-50 chance of direct action against Maduro before year's end despite growing congressional opposition.