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Pentagon says it hasn’t received any orders regarding Venezuela

By Daniel Chaitin
Published August 12, 2017 12:15am ET
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Pentagon says it hasn’t received any orders regarding Venezuela
"The Pentagon has not received any orders with regards to Venezuela," said Pentagon spokesman Eric Pahon Friday evening, according to CNN. | (AP Photo)

President Trump said Friday he is not ruling out military action against Venezuela, but no instructions have been given to the Pentagon.

“The Pentagon has not received any orders with regards to Venezuela,” said Pentagon spokesman Eric Pahon Friday evening, according to CNN.

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