Trump declares Venezuelan airspace closed, something he has no authority to do
MSNBC·2025-11-29 22:44
escalating tensions in and around Venezuela after a vague social media post from President Trump earlier today. He left many scratching their heads after telling airlines and pilots in all caps, quote, "Consider the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela to be closed in its entirety." Now, Trump claims his administration is targeting Nicholas Maduro over drug trafficking. Well, Alex, the president does not have the authority to control the airspace over or surrounding Venezuela.And nonetheless, he's issui ...