President Trump just sent a crystal clear message to the communist dictator in Venezuela. After Venezuelan fighter jets buzzed one of our Navy destroyers, Trump told them exactly what will happen next time. If they threaten our brave sailors again, those jets will be shot down.
Two Venezuelan F-16s conducted what military experts call a show of force against the USS Jason Dunham in the Caribbean. This was a direct threat to American lives and our national security. The Pentagon rightly called this move highly provocative and dangerous.
Trump wasted no time responding to this communist aggression. Speaking from the Oval Office, he made it clear that our military commanders already have permission to open fire if needed. This is exactly the kind of strong leadership America needs when dealing with drug-running dictators.
Our destroyers were in the Caribbean doing important work fighting the drug trade that poisons American communities. Just one day before the jet incident, US forces destroyed a Venezuelan boat loaded with drugs and members of the vicious Tren de Aragua gang. These are the same criminals terrorizing American cities.
Dictator Nicolas Maduro responded like the coward he is, with both threats and begging. He put on his military costume and threatened armed resistance, but then turned around and asked Trump for talks. Typical behavior from a weak leader who knows he cannot win against American power.
This confrontation shows exactly why we need Trump back in the White House. While weak politicians talk and negotiate, Trump takes action to protect American interests. He has put a fifty million dollar bounty on Maduro for leading drug cartels that hurt American families.
The Pentagon is not playing games either. Ten advanced F-35 fighter jets are now deployed to Puerto Rico to show Venezuela we mean business. Our military strength sends a clear message that America will not be intimidated by two-bit dictators and their aging aircraft.
This is what peace through strength looks like in action. When America shows we are serious about defending ourselves, bullies like Maduro back down. Trump understands that the only language these criminals understand is overwhelming force, and he is prepared to use it.
