Donald Trump stated Sunday โขthat there are no “ships” remaining in Venezuelan waters โfollowing a recent Navy mission targeting cartels, warning that those involved will face difficulties if they attempt to travel by land.
“So nowโ we willโข have to โขstart looking on โขthe earth, because they will be forced to go by โขland. โAndโฃ let me tell them rightโ now, that will not go well,” Trump saidโข during a speech at a Navy event. The event,intended toโ showcase the navy’s fleet and inspire โfuture service members,saw a muted response toโ Trump’s political remarks,wiht attendees primarily applauding referencesโ to Navy strength and militaryโ pay raises.
Organizers describedโ the Sunday event as an effort to highlight โthe Navy’sโ capabilities and encourageโข a new generation to contribute to U.S.โ naval โpower across the globe.โฃ The statement โdid notโข detail specifics of the Navy missionโ against cartels in โVenezuela.