El País de España President Trump’s national security team met to discuss Venezuela, with escalating tensions following Trump’s prior offer to Maduro for safe passage in exchange for leaving power. The White House confirmed a second attack on narcolancha survivors, ordered by Admiral Frank Bradley, which killed two individuals, reportedly following Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth’s directive.

• President Trump held a meeting with his national security team regarding Venezuela.
• The White House confirmed a second attack on suspected narcolanch survivors on September 2nd, resulting in two deaths.
• This second attack was reportedly ordered by Admiral Frank Bradley following a directive from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
• Trump had previously spoken with Maduro, reportedly offering safe passage in exchange for his departure from power, an offer that has since expired.
• Maduro’s conditions for leaving power included amnesty, an end to sanctions, and the withdrawal of charges.
• The US has designated the ‘Cartel of the Suns’ as a terrorist organization, providing a new basis for operations in Venezuela.
• Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing controversy over his alleged role in ordering the second attack on survivors.
• Trump has denied knowledge of the order for the second attack, deferring to Hegseth’s account.