U.S. Military “About to Invade Venezuela”? Trump and Rubio Both Deny the Claim | WPN World People News

Reuters reported that U.S. President Donald Trump denied having decided to strike military targets inside Venezuela, contradicting earlier media reports claiming he had approved such an attack.

When asked about the matter aboard Air Force One on the 31st, Trump replied, “No.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio also dismissed the reports on social media platform X, writing, “Those so-called ‘informed sources’ misled you and made you write fake news.”

Earlier, when asked about a Miami Herald report, White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said, “Those anonymous sources have no idea what they’re talking about,” emphasizing that any official announcement would come directly from President Trump himself.

The Miami Herald had earlier reported that the Trump administration had decided to launch strikes on military facilities inside Venezuela and that the operation could begin at any moment. The report caused a surge in international oil prices, which later stabilized following denials from Trump and Rubio.

Previously, under the pretext of combating drug trafficking, the U.S. conducted airstrikes off the Venezuelan coast against several speedboats allegedly carrying narcotics, killing about 61 suspected traffickers. At the same time, the U.S. deployed amphibious assault ships in the Caribbean and began military exercises. Meanwhile, The Washington Post reported that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is seeking assistance from Russia, China, and Iran to strengthen his outdated military capabilities in preparation for possible U.S. military action.