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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Vance Says Venezuela Operation Targets Cartels Behind Fentanyl Crisis
Caption: Vance Says Venezuela Operation Targets Cartels Behind Fentanyl Crisis. U.S. Vice President JD Vance is defending the Trump administration’s military operation in Venezuela, arguing it plays a role in reducing the flow of fentanyl into the United States - According to Politico. Speaking after the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Vance said the mission was part of a broader strategy to weaken drug cartels operating across Latin America. While critics note that most fentanyl entering the U.S. comes from Mexico and China, Vance insists Venezuela still matters. He argues that cocaine trafficking from Venezuela provides crucial funding for cartels, and cutting off that revenue weakens their overall power. Maduro now faces U.S. charges related to narcoterrorism and cocaine smuggling. However, several Republicans remain unconvinced. Congressman Thomas Massie called the operation a move for oil and regime change, not drugs. Marjorie Taylor Greene also questioned the focus on Venezuela, saying Mexico should be the top priority. Vance responded by stressing that Mexico remains a key target, pointing to border enforcement as a central part of the administration’s anti-fentanyl strategy. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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