Donald Trump claimed that U.S. forces struck a "big facility" in Venezuela last week, though he provided no specific details regarding the target's nature or location. Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday, Trump told Republican donor John Catsimatidis, "We just knocked out I don't know if you read or you saw they have a big plant, or a big facility, where the ships come from. Two nights ago, we knocked that out. So we hit them very hard."

On Monday, Trump elaborated, stating, "Well, it doesn't matter. But there was a major explosion in the dock area where they load the boats up with drugs. We hit the area." The White House has not issued any official statement or confirmation regarding the alleged strike.

If confirmed, this would represent the first known U.S. land strike in Venezuela. The claim comes amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, particularly concerning drug trafficking and the political situation in the country. The U.S. has long accused the Venezuelan government of involvement in drug smuggling operations.

The lack of official confirmation and specific details raises questions about the veracity of Trump's claim and the potential implications for U.S.-Venezuelan relations. Further investigation and verification are needed to determine the accuracy of the former president's statements.