🔗 Share this article Ex-President Implies Backing of Controversial Claim About Venezuelan Government in Presidential Election Trump over the weekend seemed to support a largely debunked claim asserting that Venezuela's leadership manipulates voting systems worldwide and led to his electoral loss. Increasing Hostility toward the South American Nation Whereas Trump's team have in the past claimed that the president's approach concerning the nation is mainly motivated by immigration issues and narcotics trafficking, his new statements imply that the administration's stance may also be based on an implausible theory that was dismissed as untrue by a court in 2023. "We need to concentrate every effort and power on VOTER FRAUD!!" Previous Legal Actions Fox News disbursed nearly $800 million in 2023 to election software firm to settle a lawsuit that was based in part on similar allegations about the nation's purported participation in the U.S. election. Justice Department Inquiries These events comes just days after information surfaced that federal investigators has been thoroughly questioning conspiracy theorists who are pushing the notion that the nation influences ballot system corporations and flips votes to benefit their selected leaders. Principal Individuals Ex-intelligence agent the ex-officer Exiled Venezuelan Martin Rodil Far-right media personality the media figure These individuals state they hold evidence of the purported operation and have informed a taskforce based in Tampa. Military Movements These remarks occur alongside substantial armed forces positioning to the area, including the deployment of a military vessel to the Caribbean. Administration Actions Additionally, the White House has escalated measures by designating the Caracas-linked Cartel de los Soles as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, following previous designations by the treasury department. Specialist Opinion "It's unclear what the methodology is among decision-makers," commented a political science professor from a university who concentrates on defense matters. "If it captures his interest, my understanding is it becomes part of the process. He must to establish grounds in his own mind for conflict." Rowe continued that criminal organization assertions about Venezuela have not gained traction with core followers, who have been reluctant to support foreign military action. Theory Proponents Concerning the president's apparent affirmation of his allegations, the former officer responded: "Trump understands this is actual reality, he knows the truth, documentation in held by the Justice Department." Administration Concerns Meanwhile, a Venezuelan opposition figure who supports strong action against Maduro but is dismissive of the electoral assertions indicated that advocates for the unsubstantiated claim are attempting to take advantage their access to the administration.