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US strikes within Venezuela coming? Trump denies it.

President Trump on Friday claimed he was not considering strikes within Venezuela following reports his administration had identified potential military targets within the country.

© Manuel Balce Ceneta, The Associated Press

Trump was asked aboard Air Force One while en route to Florida about those reports and whether he had made up his mind about potential strikes.

“No. It’s not true,” Trump responded.

The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday the Trump administration had identified military facilities in Venezuela used to smuggle drugs as potential targets for strikes. The news outlet said Trump had not made a final decision on whether to carry out strikes inside of Venezuela.

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