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In a new conversation, President Donald Trump has stated that he does not rule out the possibility of armed conflict against Venezuela. This statement comes as he promised more confiscations of oil tankers near Venezuela's waters.

Increasing Strains and Claims

Trump has publicly charged Venezuelan leader, Nicolás Maduro, and his government of using "stolen" oil to "bankroll themselves" and of participation in activities such as "Drug Trafficking," trafficking in persons, homicide, and abduction. He has vehemently disputed every one of these specific claims.

"I do not exclude it, no," Trump reportedly stated to interviewers regarding the possibility of military engagement.

Broader Trump Administration Moves

The latest interview also touched on several further key matters occurring in the White House:

• Health Insurance: Trump indicated he does not believe it is required to repeal the ACA, representing a shift from previous comments.
• TikTok Deal: TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, finalized legal deals to cede operational control of its American business to a group of investors including the tech giant Oracle, edging closer to avoiding a potential stateside shutdown.
• Immigration Enforcement: A Wisconsin judge was convicted of assisting a foreign national avoid a scheduled immigration arrest, a ruling labeled as a win for the White House's hardline enforcement policies.
• Space Policy: The President also signed a broad executive order that enshrines the goal of placing people once again on the moon by the year 2028 and defending space from weapon threats.

Assertions of Executive Power

In related observations, the President asserted he was not obligated to seek legislative authorization to target suspected narco-traffickers on land in the country, pointing to apprehensions over information leaks.

"I don't care about notifying them, but frankly, it's hardly a big deal. There is no need for me to notify them," he allegedly commented.

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The ongoing standoff between the United States and Venezuela continues to evolve, with military measures openly kept in consideration by the US commander-in-chief.