The US president has accused Caracas of sending gangs and narcotics into his country

US President Donald Trump has not ruled out striking mainland Venezuela, accusing the country of sending gang members and drugs into America.

The comments come after weeks of escalating tensions between the two countries. Washington has deployed three warships and about 4,000 troops to the Southern Caribbean, saying the mission targets drug cartels. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro insists his country has already dismantled trafficking networks on its territory.

Speaking to reporters in Morristown, New Jersey, on Sunday, Trump was asked about the possibility…

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