🔗 Share this article Former President Hints at Endorsement of Fringe Theory About Venezuela in 2020 Election The former president over the weekend gave credence to a thoroughly refuted claim suggesting that Caracas controls electronic voting software internationally and caused his electoral loss. Rising Conflict toward the South American Nation While Trump's team have in the past claimed that his strategy regarding Caracas is primarily driven by immigration issues and narcotics trafficking, his latest comments hint that the administration's stance could additionally root on an implausible theory that was ruled false by a court in recent years. "We need to concentrate every effort and might on ELECTORAL IRREGULARITIES!!" Legal Precedents A major news network settled over three-quarters of a billion dollars in last year to a voting technology company to end a legal case that was partially founded on identical claims about the nation's purported participation in the presidential election. Department of Justice Inquiries This situation comes just days after information surfaced that federal investigators has been thoroughly questioning individuals promoting these claims who are pushing the notion that the nation influences voting companies and flips votes to favor their preferred candidates. Main Personalities Ex-intelligence agent the intelligence veteran Venezuelan expatriate the expatriate Far-right media personality Lara Logan These figures claim to possess evidence of the purported operation and have briefed a special team based in Tampa. Strategic Positioning These remarks coincide with major defense movements to the area, including the sending of a military vessel to Venezuelan waters. Administration Actions More recently, the government has increased tension by labeling the Caracas-linked Cartel de los Soles as a terrorist group, following previous designations by the treasury department. Professional Assessment "Who knows what the process is inside the White House," remarked a political science professor from a university who concentrates on defense matters. "If it captures Trump's attention, my understanding is it enters the decision-making. He must to locate reasons in his personal thinking for war." The professor continued that narcoterrorism claims about Caracas have not gained traction with core followers, who have been unwilling to back international engagement. Conspiracy Supporters When questioned about the seeming support of his claims, Gary Berntsen declared: "He is aware this is a genuine concern, he knows the truth, proof in held by the Justice Department." Internal Skepticism Meanwhile, a Venezuelan opposition figure who supports strong action against the administration but is dismissive of the voting allegations indicated that supporters of the controversial narrative are attempting to take advantage their influence with the White House.