"However, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez in a Sunday afternoon statement posted to the official's social media channels claimed the exercises were "aimed at provoking a war" in the Caribbean. "A false flag attack is underway in waters bordering Trinidad and Tobago or from Trinidadian or Venezuelan territory to generate a full military confrontation with our country," Rodríguez added. Rodríguez did not offer any evidence to back up the claims."
"Of note: Trump ally Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said in an interview with CBS' "60 Minutes" broadcast Sunday evening he did not believe the U.S. was preparing to invade Venezuela and he'd be "surprised" if that were to happen. However, he said if he were Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, he'd "head to Russia or China right now." "His days are numbered," Scott said. "Something's gonna happen. Whether it's internal or external, I think something's gonna happen.""
"Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) told CBS' "Face The Nation" Sunday he thinks the Trump administration's strikes in the waters off Venezuela will expand to land. Graham said Trump planned to brief lawmakers on "potential future military operations against Venezuela and Colombia." What they're saying: The Trinidad and Tobago Foreign Ministry said in a statement Sunday that it had taken note of Venezuela's statement. "The visit of the USS Gravely aims to bolster the fight against transnational crime and build resilience through training, humanitarian activities, and cooperation""
The USS Gravely will visit Trinidad and Tobago Oct. 26-30 with the 22nd U.S. Marine Expeditionary Unit for joint training to strengthen military-to-military cooperation. Trinidad and Tobago said the visit aims to bolster the fight against transnational crime and build resilience through training and humanitarian activities. Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez accused the exercises of being aimed at provoking a war and alleged a false-flag attack without providing evidence. Sen. Rick Scott said he did not believe an invasion was imminent but warned Maduro to seek refuge; Sen. Lindsey Graham warned strikes could expand to land and that briefings on potential operations are planned.
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