The US President is considering several options for action against Venezuela, including the possibility of strikes on military facilities and establishing control over oil fields.

As Ukrinform reports, this is stated in the publication of The New York Times, which refers to American officials.

It is noted that the head of the White House has not yet made a final decision, but his advisers insist on the most aggressive options, which include the removal of President Nicolas Maduro from power.

According to the publication, the Trump administration is considering three scenarios for possible actions: air strikes on military facilities; operations involving special forces to capture or eliminate Maduro; and the capture of key airports and Venezuela's oil infrastructure.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller are alleged to have privately stated that Nicolas Maduro should be removed from power.

The president's advisers have asked the Department of Justice for legal justification for a possible military operation and removal of the Venezuelan leader without congressional approval or a formal declaration of war.

In particular, the legality of the actions can be argued by the fact that Maduro and his entourage are members of the Cartel de los Soles group, which the US has recognized as a narco-terrorist organization.

Meanwhile, the US military buildup in the Caribbean continues. The aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford is expected to arrive with 5,000 sailors and more than 75 aircraft. In total, there are about 10,000 US troops in the region.

In addition, the Pentagon dispatched B-52 and B-1 strategic bombers, as well as army special forces, to the coast of Venezuela.

Trump, according to sources, is cautious about operations that could endanger the lives of military personnel, so preference may be given to the use of naval drones and long-range weapons.

The head of the White House is paying special attention to Venezuelan oil. In recent months, Maduro has tried to offer the United States oil concessions and a reorientation of exports from China to American companies, but Trump rejected this offer.

As Ukrinform reported, Trump said he doubted the possibility of war against Venezuela, but did not rule out strikes on certain facilities in the country. He also hinted that Maduro's days as president were numbered.