President Donald Trump has escalated his ‘war on cartels’ by deploying F-35 fighter jets to Latin America, a move that has drawn immediate criticism from the Maduro regime in Venezuela. The deployment of these advanced fighter jets is seen as a significant step in the U.S. military’s strategy to target drug trafficking networks in the region. Fox & Friends Weekend panelists Derek Maltz and Franklin Camargo discussed the implications of the decision, highlighting the potential for increased U.S. military presence and the growing tensions with Venezuela.
The Maduro government has strongly condemned the U.S. military action, arguing that it represents an overreach of American influence in Latin America. President Maduro’s administration has consistently opposed U.S. involvement in regional security matters, viewing it as a threat to Venezuelan sovereignty. The situation has raised questions about the potential for further military confrontations in the region, with experts warning of the risks associated with escalating tensions between the two nations.