US President Donald Trump has stated that he does not rule out any option regarding Venezuela, including a ground military operation. He made this statement while responding to reporters’ questions at the White House.

To a reporter’s question on whether he is ready at this phase to rule out anything, including the use of ground troops, Trump replied: “I don't rule out anything. We just have to take care of Venezuela.”

Washington accuses the Venezuelan authorities of not making sufficient efforts in the fight against illegal drug trafficking.