🔗 Share this article Trump Declares Armed Conflict with the Venezuelan Government is a Possibility. During a latest discussion, The American President Donald Trump remarked that he is leaving open the possibility of armed conflict with the South American nation. This declaration follows he vowed more seizures of oil tankers off the coast of Venezuelan territorial waters. Increasing Tensions and Claims He has publicly charged Venezuelan leader, Maduro, and his administration of utilizing "seized" crude oil to "bankroll themselves" and of engagement in practices such as "Narcotics Trafficking," human trafficking, murder, and abduction. He has strongly denied each of these specific claims. "I do not exclude it, no," the President reportedly stated to reporters concerning the possibility of war. Additional Administration Actions The interview also covered multiple other major events within the administration: The Affordable Care Act: President Trump stated he does not believe it is required to overturn the Affordable Care Act, representing a shift from prior comments. TikTok Deal: The social media app's Chinese owner, the firm ByteDance, signed binding deals to hand over operational control of its stateside app to a collection of backers such as Oracle, moving closer to avoiding a threatened stateside shutdown. Immigration Enforcement: A judge in Wisconsin was found guilty of assisting a immigrant escape a planned immigration arrest, a decision seen as a win for the White House's hardline enforcement tactics. Moon Mission: The President also signed a sweeping order that enshrines the objective of placing people back on the moon by 2028 and defending space from militarization. Assertions of Presidential Authority In further comments, the President asserted he did not need legislative approval to strike alleged narco-traffickers on land in the country, referencing apprehensions over information leaks. "I wouldn’t mind notifying them, but as you know, it isn't a major issue. I am not required to inform them," the President is said to have remarked. Other Significant Developments Jeffrey Epstein Documents Rumors regarding the affairs of late billionaire Epstein is anticipated to undergo a defining moment with the long-awaited publication of documents relating to the disgraced offender. A vast archive of documents is required by law to be released, possibly revealing more details on Epstein's misdeeds and his associations with high-profile individuals. Green Card Lottery Halted The White House stated the halting of the DV1 program, citing the example of a suspect, a 48-year-old believed of carrying out a shooting spree at an Ivy League university and murdering an university professor. Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem stated the individual "entered the US through the DV1 program" and "ought not to have been admitted in our country." The standoff between the US and its South American counterpart remains evolve, with armed measures clearly remaining as a possibility by the American commander-in-chief.