Trump Uses Colorado Incidents to Justify Venezuela Raid and Other Policies
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President Trump used unverified and selective facts about gangs in Colorado to justify U.S. invasion of Venezuela, despite evidence that contradicts his claims and the lack of legal grounds for such military action, drawing criticism from both Democrats and Republicans.
- Trump muddles some facts, omits others from two Colorado stories to help justify U.S. raid on Venezuela Colorado Public Radio
- Trump cites Colorado gang activity in address about operation in Venezuela to capture Maduro 9News
- Trump links Venezuelan gang activity in Aurora to Maduro Denver7
- Jan. 5, 2026: Trump cites Colorado in Maduro action, fatal mountain lion attack, gas stove warning blocked, mysterious high-country structures Colorado Public Radio
- Jan. 5, 2026: President cites Colorado to justify Venezuela raid; The saga of statehood; Olympic skimo Colorado Public Radio
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