By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/trump-says-wont-rule-military-option-venezuela Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Trump says he won’t rule out military option in Venezuela Nation Aug 11, 2017 6:37 PM EDT President Donald Trump says he’s considering possible military action against Venezuela in response to President Nicolas Maduro’s power grab. Trump tells reporters at his New Jersey golf course Friday that he’s “not going to rule out” a military option.” He adds that it’s “certainly something that we could pursue.” Trump has been blasting Maduro’s moves to consolidate power, describing him as a “dictator.” The Trump administration has issued a series of sanctions against Maduro and more than two dozen current and former Venezuelan officials. But a military intervention would be an extraordinary escalation in response. MORE: New U.S. penalties against 8 more people over Venezuela crisis We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
President Donald Trump says he’s considering possible military action against Venezuela in response to President Nicolas Maduro’s power grab. Trump tells reporters at his New Jersey golf course Friday that he’s “not going to rule out” a military option.” He adds that it’s “certainly something that we could pursue.” Trump has been blasting Maduro’s moves to consolidate power, describing him as a “dictator.” The Trump administration has issued a series of sanctions against Maduro and more than two dozen current and former Venezuelan officials. But a military intervention would be an extraordinary escalation in response. MORE: New U.S. penalties against 8 more people over Venezuela crisis We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now