🔗 Share this article Ex-President Hints at Support for Fringe Theory Concerning Venezuela in U.S. Election Trump on Sunday gave credence to a widely discredited claim stating that the Venezuelan government controls electronic voting software worldwide and caused his electoral loss. Growing Tensions with the South American Nation While Trump's team have previously stated that the president's approach toward Venezuela is largely influenced by immigration issues and the drug trade, his latest comments suggest that his hostility could additionally root on an far-fetched theory that was ruled false by a judge in 2023. "We need to concentrate every effort and resources on VOTER FRAUD!!" Court History Fox News settled over three-quarters of a billion dollars in 2023 to a voting technology company to settle a legal case that was partially founded on comparable assertions about Caracas' alleged involvement in the presidential election. Department of Justice Examinations The development follows following it was revealed that the Justice Department has been thoroughly questioning those advocating this theory who continue to promote the concept that Caracas manipulates ballot system corporations and flips votes to benefit their selected leaders. Principal Individuals Former CIA officer Gary Berntsen Exiled Venezuelan the expatriate Conservative commentator the podcast host These individuals claim to possess evidence of the claimed conspiracy and have informed a taskforce located in Florida. Military Movements The president's comments happen simultaneously with major defense movements to the vicinity, including the dispatch of a military vessel to the Caribbean. Official Steps More recently, the administration has escalated measures by classifying the Caracas-linked drug trafficking group as a terrorist group, following earlier classifications by the government agency. Professional Assessment "Who knows what the procedure is within the administration," remarked a political science professor from a university who specializes in security issues. "If it captures his interest, my understanding is it gets included in the decision-making. Trump needs to locate reasons in his personal thinking for war." The expert further noted that narcoterrorism claims about Venezuela have not resonated with his supporters, who have been reluctant to support international engagement. Conspiracy Supporters Concerning the apparent endorsement of his allegations, the former officer responded: "The President knows this is NOT A CONSPIRACY THEORY, he recognizes the evidence, proof in under federal control." Internal Skepticism Meanwhile, a critic of the current government who advocates firm measures against the administration but is skeptical about the electoral assertions stated that advocates for the conspiracy theory are trying to leverage their access to the government.