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Donald Trump over the weekend seemed to support a thoroughly refuted conspiracy theory stating that the Venezuelan government influences electronic voting software internationally and caused his loss to Joe Biden.

Increasing Hostility with the South American Nation

While White House officials have in the past claimed that the president's approach toward Venezuela is mainly motivated by concerns about migration and illegal drug operations, his latest comments imply that the administration's stance may also be based on an far-fetched claim that was dismissed as untrue by a legal authority in recent years.

"It's crucial to direct every effort and power on VOTER FRAUD!!"

Previous Legal Actions

A major news network paid $787 million in last year to Dominion Voting to resolve a lawsuit that was partially founded on identical claims about Venezuela's supposed role in the 2020 election.

DOJ Inquiries

This situation comes shortly after information surfaced that Trump's Department of Justice has been conducting multiple interviews with those advocating this theory who continue to promote the notion that Caracas manipulates voting companies and flips votes to benefit their selected leaders.

Principal Individuals

• Former CIA officer Gary Berntsen
• Exiled Venezuelan Martin Rodil
• Far-right media personality the media figure

The mentioned persons assert they have documentation of the alleged scheme and have briefed a investigative group located in the southern state.

Strategic Positioning

Trump's statements happen simultaneously with major defense movements to the region, including the sending of a navy aircraft carrier to the general area.

Official Steps

More recently, the White House has ramped up pressure by labeling the nation-associated criminal organization as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, following earlier classifications by the government agency.

Specialist Opinion

"It's unclear what the procedure is within the administration," commented a political science professor from an educational institution who focuses on national security. "If it captures his interest, my interpretation is it enters the decision-making. Trump needs to find justification in his individual perspective for conflict."

The expert added that narcoterrorism claims about Caracas have not gained traction with Trump's base, who have been hesitant to endorse international engagement.

Conspiracy Supporters

Concerning the president's apparent affirmation of his theory, Gary Berntsen declared: "He is aware this is NOT A CONSPIRACY THEORY, he recognizes the evidence, proof in held by the Justice Department."

Internal Skepticism

Simultaneously, a critic of the current government who supports strong action against the current leadership but is skeptical about the election claims suggested that advocates for the conspiracy theory are attempting to take advantage their access to the administration.