Trump’s Ground Strategy: Taking the Fight to Venezuelan Drug Traffickers to Protect America

In a clear message underscoring America’s commitment to national security, President Donald Trump declared that U.S. Armed Forces will soon escalate efforts to halt Venezuelan narcotraffickers by targeting land routes. This announcement arrives after successful maritime operations have substantially disrupted drug smuggling through the Caribbean and Pacific corridors. Why Targeting Venezuela’s Drug Networks Is Crucial for American Security For too long, Venezuela has served as a launchpad for narco-trafficking that poisons American communities, fuels violent crime, and undermines our nation’s sovereignty. President Trump noted that roughly 85% of maritime drug flow has been stopped, forcing traffickers to seek alternate paths....