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The former president over the weekend appeared to endorse a widely discredited claim asserting that the Venezuelan government controls election technology globally and orchestrated his electoral loss.

Increasing Hostility toward Venezuela

While Trump's team have previously stated that his strategy concerning the nation is mainly motivated by concerns about migration and illegal drug operations, his new statements hint that his hostility could also stem on an implausible claim that was dismissed as untrue by a judge in the past.

"We need to concentrate our complete attention and might on VOTER FRAUD!!"

Court History

A major news network settled nearly $800 million in 2023 to Dominion Voting to resolve a lawsuit that was based in part on similar allegations about Caracas' alleged involvement in the 2020 election.

DOJ Investigations

The development comes shortly after reports emerged that federal investigators has been thoroughly questioning those advocating this theory who continue to promote the notion that Venezuela controls ballot system corporations and flips votes to benefit their selected leaders.

Main Personalities

• Ex-intelligence agent Gary Berntsen
• Venezuelan expatriate Martin Rodil
• Right-wing host the media figure

These individuals state they hold proof of the alleged scheme and have informed a special team located in the southern state.

Strategic Positioning

These remarks coincide with major defense movements to the vicinity, including the deployment of a warship to the general area.

Administration Actions

More recently, the administration has escalated measures by classifying the Venezuelan-based criminal organization as a terrorist group, following previous designations by the treasury department.

Specialist Opinion

"Who knows what the process is among decision-makers," stated an academic expert from a university who specializes in defense matters. "If it captures his interest, my assessment is it becomes part of the procedure. Trump needs to locate reasons in his own mind for war."

The expert continued that criminal organization assertions about Venezuela have failed to connect with his supporters, who have been reluctant to support foreign military action.

Theory Proponents

Regarding the seeming support of his theory, Gary Berntsen declared: "The President knows this is actual reality, he knows the truth, proof in under federal control."

Internal Doubts

Simultaneously, a political dissident who backs decisive steps against Maduro but is unconvinced by the election claims indicated that advocates for the conspiracy theory are attempting to take advantage their access to the administration.