CaliToday (16/11/2025): Aboard Air Force One, President confirms he has "mostly decided" on a path forward, linking regional security to domestic anti-drug success.
President Donald Trump signaled Friday that a decision on the United States' next steps regarding Venezuela is imminent, telling reporters he has "mostly decided" on a course of action.
Speaking during a press gaggle aboard Air Force One on November 14, 2025, the President addressed a series of high-level meetings focused on the South American nation, which remains a focal point for regional security and U.S. counter-narcotics operations.
A "Decided" Course
When pressed by a reporter on whether he had determined the next steps for the Venezuela file, President Trump was both confident and cryptic.
"I’ve mostly decided," Trump stated. He declined to elaborate on specifics, noting he could not yet publicize the details, but added, "I know exactly what I’m going to do."
The President's comments come as his administration balances diplomatic pressure, sanctions, and regional security cooperation aimed at influencing the situation in the volatile nation.
Results Over Optics
When one reporter questioned whether his supporters might lack the appetite for a new foreign campaign, President Trump dismissed the premise, insisting that "results are what matter most."
He immediately pivoted the discussion from a potential foreign engagement to a domestic security victory. The President asserted that the U.S. has made "great progress" in staunching the flow of narcotics originating from, or passing through, Venezuela.
However, he noted the challenge is broader, identifying Mexico and Colombia as "major links" in the complex cross-border drug smuggling chain that continues to challenge U.S. authorities.
The Wall and "Significantly Reduced" Drug Flow
President Trump was emphatic in attributing this progress to his administration's hardline policies.
He stressed that a combination of the border wall, aggressive anti-cartel operations, and regional security cooperation has led to a "significantly reduced" volume of illicit drugs entering the United States.
The President characterized this outcome as common sense, stating it was "what everyone would imagine" would happen when such strong measures are implemented.
While the specifics of the new Venezuela policy remain under wraps, President Trump’s remarks strongly suggest that the U.S. approach to Venezuela, Mexico, and Colombia will continue to be decisive, prioritizing American security and counter-narcotics interests above all.
(Source: Based on Air Force One Press Gaggle, Nov. 14, 2025)
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