The U.S. president threatens to carry out ground strikes against "drug traffickers" in the Caribbean region.

On the local time of the 2nd, US President Trump stated during a White House cabinet meeting that he will soon launch a land attack against drug trafficking groups in the Caribbean. This is the second time in less than a week that Trump has made a similar threat. Trump said that this action will effectively combat countries that smuggle drugs into the United States, and mentioned Venezuela and Colombia. Secretary of Defense Esper also stated that the attacks against "drug ships" have just begun. This action has sparked opposition from Democratic lawmakers, who have called it an act of war. The US military activities in the Caribbean are frequent, with US Navy ships and aircraft appearing frequently in Puerto Rico in recent days. Trump's threat is seen as a maximum pressure tactic against the Venezuelan government and could have an impact on the 2026 midterm elections.