Trump confirms CIA operations, prompts questions inside Venezuela
In an Oval Office press conference on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump confirmed that he has authorized the CIA to carry out secret operations in Venezuela. Trump went on to say the White House was weighing the possibility of a land attack on the country.
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2 developments- Oct 15, 2025Trump confirms the CIA is conducting covert operations inside Venezuela
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