The Trump administration’s attack on Venezuela is not about stopping drugs.

[Flopper]

The Trump administration’s attack on Venezuela is not about stopping drugs. That claim collapses under basic scrutiny. The real issue is Venezuela’s vast mineral and energy wealth.

While drugs do move through Caribbean and Central American routes, U.S. Department of Justice and DEA data show that Venezuela is not a major supplier of drugs to the United States. Roughly 90 percent of drugs shipped from Venezuela go to Europe, not North America. The largest source of illegal drugs entering the U.S. is Mexico, followed by Colombia and other nations. Venezuela doesn’t even make the list.

Yet the administration claims it destroyed 36 “drug boats” linked to Venezuela, without presenting evidence that any were carrying narcotics. By completely destroying the vessels and killing 115 people, the administration conveniently eliminated any chance for independent verification. Allegations without evidence are not proof.

 

[yidnar]

The Trump administration’s attack on Venezuela is not about stopping drugs. That claim collapses under basic scrutiny. The real issue is Venezuela’s vast mineral and energy wealth.

While drugs do move through Caribbean and Central American routes, U.S. Department of Justice and DEA data show that Venezuela is not a major supplier of drugs to the United States. Roughly 90 percent of drugs shipped from Venezuela go to Europe, not North America. The largest source of illegal drugs entering the U.S. is Mexico, followed by Colombia and other nations. Venezuela doesn’t even make the list.

Yet the administration claims it destroyed 36 “drug boats” linked to Venezuela, without presenting evidence that any were carrying narcotics. By completely destroying the vessels and killing 115 people, the administration conveniently eliminated any chance for independent verification. Allegations without evidence are not proof.

 

[Rogue AI]

Apparently, the whole kerfuffle was about making liberals cry, as that is what they have been doing ever since Maduro was arrested. Law enforcement is a Constitutional requirement for the Executive branch, Trump is performing his Constitutional duties admirably.

 

[petro]

It's about keeping China out of South America. Exactly why this happened while the Chinese delegation was in country so they could witness the Found Out part in person.

 

[g5000]

Of course it's not about drugs. Or elections.

It's about oil. It's a federal bailout of Exxon and the others. Our dumb, rapidly degenerating president can't even keep the bogus narrative straight.

Buy XOM.

I told you guys my old boss would come through for us.


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[Lesh]

The Trump administration’s attack on Venezuela is not about stopping drugs. That claim collapses under basic scrutiny. The real issue is Venezuela’s vast mineral and energy wealth.

While drugs do move through Caribbean and Central American routes, U.S. Department of Justice and DEA data show that Venezuela is not a major supplier of drugs to the United States. Roughly 90 percent of drugs shipped from Venezuela go to Europe, not North America. The largest source of illegal drugs entering the U.S. is Mexico, followed by Colombia and other nations. Venezuela doesn’t even make the list.

Yet the administration claims it destroyed 36 “drug boats” linked to Venezuela, without presenting evidence that any were carrying narcotics. By completely destroying the vessels and killing 115 people, the administration conveniently eliminated any chance for independent verification. Allegations without evidence are not proof.

I don’t think there’s any real doubt

It’s naked aggression

What has Trump turned us into…

 

[OKTexas]

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