Trump not ruling out war with Venezuela

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is leaving the possibility of a war with Venezuela on the table.

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is leaving the possibility of a war with Venezuela on the table.

"I don’t rule it out, no," he told NBC News in a phone interview.

Trump on Tuesday ordered a "blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers coming and going from Venezuela, increasing pressure on the country's president, Nicolás Maduro. The U.S. recently seized an oil tanker captured near Venezuela, as well.

The administration’s campaign has already resulted in 28 boat strikes that have killed more than 100 people, including a “double tap” strike facing congressional scrutiny.

In his phone interview, Trump said "I don't discuss it" when he is asked whether he rules out the possibility that such actions could lead to war.