đź”— Share this article Ex-President Suggests Support for Fringe Theory About Venezuela and U.S. Election The former president over the weekend gave credence to a largely debunked claim stating that the Venezuelan government influences electronic voting software worldwide and caused his loss to Joe Biden. Rising Conflict toward Venezuela While White House officials have in the past claimed that Trump's policy toward Venezuela is primarily driven by concerns about migration and the drug trade, his latest comments imply that his hostility could additionally root on an implausible narrative that was ruled false by a judge in recent years. "It's crucial to direct all of our energy and power on ELECTORAL IRREGULARITIES!!" Court History The media outlet disbursed nearly $800 million in recently to a voting technology company to settle a defamation suit that was partially founded on similar allegations about the nation's purported participation in the presidential election. Department of Justice Examinations The development follows following information surfaced that Trump's Department of Justice has been extensively interviewing individuals promoting these claims who continue to promote the concept that Caracas manipulates election technology firms and alters electoral outcomes to favor their preferred candidates. Main Personalities Former CIA officer Gary Berntsen Venezuelan expatriate the expatriate Conservative commentator the podcast host These individuals assert they have evidence of the claimed conspiracy and have briefed a special team based in the southern state. Military Movements These remarks happen simultaneously with substantial armed forces positioning to the region, including the deployment of a warship to the general area. Government Measures Additionally, the administration has ramped up pressure by designating the Caracas-linked Cartel de los Soles as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, following prior categorizations by the government agency. Expert Analysis "Who knows what the procedure is among decision-makers," remarked a political science professor from an educational institution who concentrates on security issues. "If it captures Trump's attention, my interpretation is it enters the process. He must to establish grounds in his personal thinking for conflict." The professor continued that drug trafficking allegations about the nation have not resonated with Trump's base, who have been unwilling to back foreign military action. Claim Advocates Concerning the apparent endorsement of his claims, the former officer responded: "He is aware this is NOT A CONSPIRACY THEORY, he understands the facts, documentation in possession of DOJ." Internal Skepticism Meanwhile, a critic of the current government who supports strong action against Maduro but is skeptical about the electoral assertions indicated that supporters of the controversial narrative are trying to leverage their influence with the White House.