Trump said on Thursday during a phone interview with NBC that he did not rule out the possibility of going to war with Venezuela. On Tuesday, Trump ordered a "blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers traveling to and from Venezuela to increase pressure on Maduro. The US has also recently seized an oil tanker intercepted near Venezuela. The Trump administration has carried out 28 military attacks targeting ships, resulting in over 100 deaths, including a "second strike" that was subject to congressional review. When questioned by journalists, Trump confirmed the possibility of such actions leading to war and stated that the seizure of oil tankers would continue. Trump refused to clarify whether toppling Maduro is his ultimate goal. Trump had previously stated in a speech after last year's election that he would not start a war but rather prevent it.
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