Administration hardliners Stephen Miller and Marco Rubio are said to be pressing for military actions inside Venezuela, citing unproven counternarcotics claims. White House staffer Stephen Miller is said to be behind recent strikes on alleged drug boats and Trump’s aggressive domestic and foreign strategies. (AFP)Caracas, October 1, 2025 (venezuelanalysis.com) – US President Donald Trump reaffirmed threats against Venezuela following deadly strikes on alleged drug boats, as top officials are reportedly pressuring for military strikes inside the South American country. Trump’s threats of escalation come amid reports that senior officials in his administration have been pushing for intensified military action to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Maduro has prepared to declare a state of exception while also reaching out to the Trump administration, offering to resume dialogue via Special Envoy Richard Grenell.