U.S. v. Venezeula in the Caribbean Sea /Lt Col Daniel Davis

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The discussion frames Trump’s recent strike on a Venezuelan drug boat as part of a declared “war on narco-terrorists,” not just traffickers. Critics like retired Lt. Col. Daniel Davis warn that while the rhetoric is aggressive, there’s no clear strategy—no plan for objectives, resources, or addressing demand. He argues the U.S. risks sliding into unnecessary escalation with Venezuela, especially as Venezuelan F-16s have buzzed U.S. warships and American forces are building up with F-35 deployments. Davis compares the move to past failures in the “war on drugs,” Afghanistan, and operations against the Houthis—military actions launched with bravado but ending in costly stalemates. He emphasizes that Venezuela, though weaker militarily, could inflict real damage from home turf, and that war would bring no real benefits for the U.S. while failing to stop drug flows.