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Donald Trump over the weekend appeared to endorse a thoroughly refuted allegation asserting that Venezuela's leadership manipulates electronic voting software internationally and caused his loss to Joe Biden.

Increasing Hostility with Venezuela

Whereas Trump's team have in the past claimed that his strategy toward Venezuela is primarily driven by immigration issues and the drug trade, his recent remarks suggest that the administration's stance could also stem on an implausible theory that was dismissed as untrue by a judge in recent years.

"We need to concentrate all of our energy and might on ELECTORAL IRREGULARITIES!!"

Previous Legal Actions

A major news network disbursed nearly $800 million in last year to election software firm to end a defamation suit that was partially founded on identical claims about Venezuela's supposed role in the U.S. election.

Department of Justice Investigations

These events follows following it was revealed that the Justice Department has been thoroughly questioning those advocating this theory who persist in advancing the concept that Venezuela controls ballot system corporations and alters electoral outcomes to support their chosen politicians.

Principal Individuals

• Ex-intelligence agent the ex-officer
• Exiled Venezuelan the individual
• Right-wing host Lara Logan

The mentioned persons state they hold proof of the alleged scheme and have briefed a investigative group located in the southern state.

Defense Deployments

Trump's statements happen simultaneously with major defense movements to the vicinity, including the sending of a warship to Venezuelan waters.

Government Measures

More recently, the White House has increased tension by labeling the Venezuelan-based criminal organization as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, following previous designations by the financial authorities.

Expert Analysis

"It's unclear what the process is among decision-makers," stated David M Rowe from an educational institution who specializes in national security. "Should it attract his interest, my assessment is it enters the decision-making. He must to establish grounds in his personal thinking for conflict."

Rowe further noted that criminal organization assertions about Caracas have failed to connect with his supporters, who have been reluctant to support overseas intervention.

Conspiracy Supporters

Regarding the apparent endorsement of his allegations, the former officer responded: "The President knows this is actual reality, he recognizes the evidence, proof in under federal control."

Internal Skepticism

At the same time, a Venezuelan opposition figure who supports strong action against the current leadership but is dismissive of the electoral assertions stated that supporters of the conspiracy theory are attempting to take advantage their connections within the government.