U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to "strikes on land" in Venezuela within the past 29 minutes, stating "HE WILL DO IT" when asked if Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro would leave power. In separate remarks, Trump suggested Colombia could also be targeted for cocaine production, stating "Anyone who does that and sells it in our country is exposed to attacks," according to reports from Caracol.com.co. U.S. Representative Carlos Giménez expressed unwavering support for President Trump's stance on Venezuela, calling it "IRREVERSIBLE" and pledging support from the federal Congress. Simultaneously, Colombian President Gustavo Petro invited Trump to visit Colombia to witness the destruction of drug laboratories, asserting that Colombia has destroyed 18,400 laboratories during his government without missiles and has been instrumental in stopping "thousands of tons of cocaine" from reaching the United States. Petro warned that attacking Colombia's sovereignty would be declaring war and damaging diplomatic relations. Amidst these developments, a report indicates that Venezuela could receive US$3.2 billion in remittances this year, marking a 15% decrease. This comes as U.S. military movements, including USAF KC-46 Pegasus tankers departing Pope Army Airfield eastward over the Atlantic between 7:15 PM and 7:45 PM UTC on December 2nd, were observed, potentially supporting contingency operations related to the escalating regional tensions. Previous statements from President Trump on December 2nd, 2025, between 6:45 PM and 7:15 PM UTC, outlined plans for "strikes on land" against drug traffickers in Venezuela. The Pentagon had previously confirmed contingency plans for scenarios where President Maduro might leave power, with War Department spokesperson Kingsley Wilson stating that a "work plan" was prepared. U.S. Representative Carlos Giménez had previously labeled Maduro a "threat to the safety & wellbeing of the American people." Separately, discussions regarding Russian military equipment suggest assumptions about the transfer of 293 GMDA to a 193 GMDA between December 2024 and January 2025. Additionally, it is suggested that the TELAR 9A83ME may have the capacity to operate with the TELAR 9A317E of the Buk system to replace the 9S32ME, with a quote referencing Russia's use of the S-300V2 in Ukraine. Three United States Air Force Boeing KC-46 Pegasus tankers, identified as HAZARD 11, HAZARD 12, and HAZARD 13, departed Pope Army Airfield heading East over the Atlantic Ocean between 7:15 PM and 7:45 PM UTC on December 2nd, 2025. This movement, noted by aviation observers, occurs as U.S. President Donald Trump indicated plans for "strikes on land" in Venezuela and amidst escalating regional tensions. The tankers, which had arrived from McConnell Air Force Base on Sunday, were observed flying at Flight Level 250. Their eastward trajectory over the Atlantic suggests they may be positioning for refueling operations, potentially supporting contingency operations. One tanker, HAZARD 13, transmitted a positioning message at 16:13 UTC, according to social media reports from aviation analysts. In a separate development during the same period, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was seen dancing onstage during a public rally, as tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela continue to escalate. This comes after President Trump's earlier statements on December 2nd, 2025, between 6:45 PM and 7:15 PM UTC, regarding planned land strikes against drug traffickers in Venezuela. These movements follow recent U.S. military activities in the region, including the arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford in the U.S. Virgin Islands and observed U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft in the Caribbean. The Pentagon has confirmed contingency plans for scenarios involving President Maduro leaving power. U.S. Representative Carlos Giménez has stated that Maduro and his associates are a "threat to the safety & wellbeing of the American people."
