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In a new interview, President Donald Trump has stated that he does not rule out the prospect of armed conflict against Venezuela. This statement comes as Trump pledged additional captures of crude carriers off the coast of Venezuela's waters.

Increasing Strains and Accusations

He has openly alleged Venezuelan leader, Maduro, and his administration of using "stolen" petroleum to "finance themselves" and of engagement in activities such as "Drug Trafficking," trafficking in persons, murder, and kidnapping. The Venezuelan president has strongly denied every one of these claims.

"I dont rule it out, no," Trump reportedly said to journalists concerning about conflict.

Additional White House Moves

The latest comments additionally mentioned several additional major events from the Trump administration:

• Healthcare: Trump indicated he no longer thinks it is required to overturn the Affordable Care Act, constituting a shift from prior statements.
• Social Media Agreement: The social media app's parent company, the firm ByteDance, signed legal agreements to transfer operational control of its US operations to a group of companies such as the tech giant Oracle, moving nearer to preventing a potential US ban.
• Immigration Enforcement: A Wisconsin judge was found guilty of aiding a immigrant avoid a imminent detention, a ruling seen as a win for the government's hardline immigration tactics.
• Space Policy: The President also signed a broad presidential directive that enshrines the objective of returning humans back on the moon by 2028 and protecting space from hostile acts.

Statements of Executive Power

In separate remarks, Trump stated he was not obligated to seek lawmakers' approval to attack suspected drug cartels on land in Venezuela, pointing to concerns over information leaks.

"I wouldn’t mind notifying them, but frankly, it isn't a major issue. I don’t have to notify them," he reportedly said.

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This standoff involving the United States and Venezuela is develop, with armed actions openly remaining as a possibility by the American commander-in-chief.