The official reaction of the United States government to the attack in Venezuela has thus far been minimal and deliberately ambiguous. There is no formal statement in which the White House publicly claims responsibility for the bombings in Caracas and other areas of the country
Without a formal statement
The White House has not issued an official statement detailing the objectives, scope, or legal basis of the military operation on Venezuelan territory
When questioned by the press, the Pentagon referred inquiries to the White House, which "did not respond immediately," leaving Caracas's accusations unconfirmed
Background confirmations
Although there is no public acknowledgment at the press conference, U.S. officials have confirmed anonymously to media outlets like CBS News that President Donald Trump ordered attacks against targets in Venezuela
Washington has indeed taken a formal step in terms of consular security: the government has issued alerts advising its citizens to avoid traveling to Venezuela and recommending those who are there to seek shelter through diplomatic channels in the region.
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