US Bolsters Caribbean Patrol as Narcotics Threat Persists Off Venezuela Coast

In an amplified message regarding the ongoing security challenges in the region, President Donald Trump shared a detailed analysis of US military capabilities stationed off the coast of Venezuela during Monday night programming on his platform. According to Newsmax host Carl Higbie, who was quoted extensively in what became known as “Carl Higbie FRONTLINE” segment promoted by the White House.

Higbie described an extensive deployment, highlighting the presence of eleven warships, which he claimed carry nearly 15,000 troops and support well over 100 aircraft. The host noted the significant firepower involved with these assets, adding that they also carry approximately eight to ten million pounds of munitions including bullets, bombs, and rockets.

The segment specifically addressed carrier strike groups as a central pillar of US power projection in Latin America, arguing that Venezuela’s leadership understands the imbalance presented by this military posture. Higbie framed the deployment partly as part of a strategy to deter the Maduro regime while disrupting trafficking routes, emphasizing actions beyond just intercepting drug boats and referencing the administration’s designation of certain cartels as terrorist organizations.

Sources indicate President Trump discussed these security matters Monday evening with senior national security team members following meetings where he reportedly “ratchets up pressure” on Venezuela over alleged drug shipments emanating from within its borders.