Overview
- Tucker Carlson said an unnamed member of Congress told him a war with Venezuela "is coming" and would be announced in the address, while stressing his information was limited.
- President Trump’s speech centered on domestic issues, and multiple reporters noted there was no mention of Venezuela.
- Commentators proposed competing explanations, including bad intelligence or a late reversal, with no independently verified account of what occurred.
- Some conservative media figures alleged the White House used strategic leaks to push expectations of a Venezuela announcement.
- Independent analysis highlights an ongoing U.S. pressure campaign against Venezuela, leaving open the possibility of future escalation despite the speech’s focus.