Donald Trump announced during his Tuesday appearance in the White home that American armed forces attacked a boat carrying drugs. "In the last fewer minutes we have virtually shot down a boat, a boat carrying drugs," the president said.
The attack was carried out in the global waters of the confederate Caribbean Sea against the boats of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. As a consequence of the operation, 11 members of the organization were killed, which Trump considered a terrorist group at the beginning of his second term.
Venezuelan terrorist gang
Tren de Aragua is an organization that Trump claims is controlled by the authoritarian leader of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro. "The attack occurred erstwhile terrorists were in global waters, transporting illegal drugs towards the United States" - wrote Trump on the fact Social portal.
The president besides posted a video from an operation showing a tiny motorboat, which after the bullet was hit became glowing with flames. "Let it be a informing to anyone who thinks about bringing drugs to the United States," Trump added.
The attack was confirmed by the Secretary of State Marco Rubio. "Today the U.S. Armed Forces carried out a deadly strike in the South Caribbean Sea aimed at a drug ship that sailed out of Venezuela" - said Rubio.
Speculations on President's Health
Trump utilized the speech - the first public in almost a week - to address speculation about his health. The president argued that the rumors of his wellness problems and indisposal were unjustified.
He admitted that he had heard speculation on this subject, but had not heard of speculation on social media about his alleged death. Trump claimed to have actively spent his final days giving long interviews and publishing extended social media entries.
Russia and the Conflict in Ukraine
When asked about Russia's attitude after gathering Vladimir Putin in Alaska, Trump replied that he "had learned things that would be very interesting." The president announced that he would talk about it in the next fewer days.
Trump confirmed that Russia would endure the consequences if Putin refused to meet the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenski. "We'll see what happens," he added, claiming that both sides lost 7313 soldiers "for no reason" in the past week.
International tensions
Trump besides commented on reports of Russian interference with the GPS signal on the plane of European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. As he said, there's no telling who's liable for this incident.
"NATO is concerned. Well, no 1 knows where it came from, but they took her call. You know, sometimes it's a good thing," the president said. Inquired about the China-organised military parade involving leaders of Russia, North Korea and Iran, Trump said he didn't see it as a threat.
Trump besides confirmed the intention to introduce National defender troops to Chicago to fight crime. However, he pointed out that he did not know yet erstwhile he would do so.
Sources used: "PAP" Note: This article has been edited with the aid of Artificial Intelligence.
