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The White House reacted with a meme following the U.S. military operation in the Caribbean that left 11 alleged members of the Tren de Aragua dead, as confirmed by President Donald Trump.
In the post shared on the official White House account on X (formerly Twitter), the president is seen looking at a mobile phone, with an image of the destroyed boat following the bombing and the word "GOODBYE" accompanied by three trash can emojis.
The official message read: “TERRORISTS ELIMINATED. GOODBYE.”
Trump asserted on Truth Social that the action was carried out by the Armed Forces under his direct orders in international waters against members of the Tren de Aragua, an organization designated as terrorist by Washington and linked to the regime of Nicolás Maduro.
"The attack resulted in 11 terrorists killed in action. None of the U.S. forces were injured in this operation," he specified. According to the president, the drug traffickers were transporting drugs bound for the United States.
The Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, also confirmed the action on X, describing it as a “lethal” attack against a drug-laden ship coming from Venezuela.
From the U.S. Congress, Cuban-American legislators Mario Díaz-Balart, María Elvira Salazar, and Carlos Giménez praised the action as part of the "zero tolerance" policy against drug trafficking.
In contrast, the Venezuelan government denied any connection to the operation and accused Washington of spreading a manipulated video using artificial intelligence to justify a "covert aggression."
The images published by Trump show a fast boat at sea destroyed by a missile from Southern Command. Caracas claims this is a fabrication and denounced the incident as an act of hostility amid rising tensions in the Caribbean.
The publication of the meme from the official White House account represents an unusual gesture of institutional communication amidst a diplomatic crisis.
Frequently Asked Questions about the U.S. Military Operation against the Tren de Aragua in the Caribbean
What happened during the U.S. military operation in the Caribbean?
During the U.S. military operation in the Caribbean, a drug-laden ship was attacked, resulting in the death of 11 alleged members of the Tren de Aragua. This organization has been designated as a terrorist group by Washington and is linked to the regime of Nicolás Maduro. The action was ordered directly by President Donald Trump and was carried out in international waters.
What is the Tren de Aragua and why was it attacked?
The Aragua Train is a Venezuelan criminal organization designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S. It is accused of involvement in drug trafficking, murders, and other criminal activities under the control of Nicolás Maduro's regime. The attack was part of Washington's "zero tolerance" strategy against drug trafficking and criminal organizations linked to the Venezuelan regime.
How has Venezuela reacted to the attack in the Caribbean?
The government of Venezuela has denied any connection to the attack and has accused the United States of manipulating the attack video with artificial intelligence. Caracas maintains that this is an undercover aggression and has described the operation as an act of hostility amid rising tensions in the Caribbean.
What is the political context behind the U.S. military operation?
The operation is part of a policy of intense pressure from the U.S. against the Maduro regime. Washington has designated the Tren de Aragua as a terrorist organization and accuses Nicolás Maduro of leading a "narcoterrorist cartel." The U.S. government has intensified its actions to curb drug trafficking from Venezuela, resulting in diplomatic and military tensions in the region.
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