President Trump just sent a crystal clear message to the socialist thugs in Venezuela. He told them straight up that their jets will be shot down if they threaten our brave sailors. This is what real leadership looks like.
For two days in a row, Venezuelan fighter jets buzzed our USS Jason Dunham in international waters. These narco-terrorists think they can intimidate America’s finest. They picked the wrong president to mess with.
Trump didn’t hesitate for a second. He looked reporters in the eye and said if Venezuela puts our forces in danger, they will be shot down. Our military commanders already have permission to open fire when needed.
The Pentagon called Venezuela’s actions highly provocative and designed to interfere with our anti-drug operations. These are the same criminals running drugs and supporting the deadly Tren de Aragua gang. They’re poisoning American communities and Trump won’t stand for it.
We’re not backing down from these bullies. Ten F-35 fighter jets are now stationed in Puerto Rico, ready to defend our interests. Just yesterday, our forces destroyed a Venezuelan drug boat filled with cartel members.
Dictator Nicolas Maduro is scrambling like the coward he is. He’s wearing military uniforms and making tough guy threats about armed resistance. But then he turns around and begs Trump for dialogue because he knows he’s outmatched.
This is exactly why Americans voted for Trump. We’re tired of weak leaders who let foreign thugs walk all over us. Trump puts America first and protects our people from narco-terrorists and socialist dictators.
The message is simple and every enemy of America should hear it loud and clear. You threaten our forces, you face the consequences. No more games, no more weakness, just American strength defending our nation.