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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kelly Rissman

Trump shocked the world when he seized a Venezuela oil tanker. He might do it again

President Donald Trump further escalated tensions with Venezuela after he announced the U.S. had seized an oil tanker — and he might just be getting started, according to a report.

For months, Trump has zeroed in on Venezuela. He has overseen military strikes against alleged drug-running boats that he says are fueled by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s government, built up a military presence in its coastal waters, and imposed sanctions on three of Maduro’s wife’s nephews.

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