Trump says report of US sending B-1 bombers near Venezuela was false


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  • Friday, 24 Oct 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an announcement regarding his administration's policies against cartels and human trafficking, from the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 23, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a report on the United States sending B-1 bombers near Venezuela to increase military pressure was false.

"No, its false," Trump told reporters when asked about the report. Trump added Washington was "very unhappy with Venezuela."

The Wall Street Journal reported earlier on Thursday that the U.S. flew Air Force B-1 bombers near Venezuela.

(Reporting by Kanishka Singh in Washington)

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