'War with Venezuela coming?': Tucker Carlson makes huge claim about Trump's presser tonight

As Trump prepares a 9 p.m. address, Tucker Carlson claims he may announce war with Venezuela amid rising tensions and a US naval buildup over drug trafficking.

Published on: Dec 18, 2025, 24:45:15 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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As the US braces for an address to the nation from President Donald Trump at 9 p.m. ET, conservative commentator Tucker Carlson has made a huge claim about what it is going to be about.

Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump. (Bloomberg and Reuters)

Notably, the address to the nation comes amid rising hostilities with Venezuela over the war on drugs. The US has sharply increased military activity near Venezuela’s coast, with warships, aircraft carriers, submarines and troops activities in the Caribbean and southern waters. On Tuesday, the POTUS ordered a blockade on sanctioned tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.

As critics argue that counter-narcotics operation could be a garb for gunboat diplomacy on Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro, Tucker Carlson has made a huge claim. Carlson claimed on Wednesday that Trump could announce at tonight's presser that the US is going to war with Venezuela.

"What I know so far is that members of Congress were briefed yesterday that a war is coming and it may be announced in the address to the nation tonight at nine o’clock by the president," Carlson said at the Judging Freedom podcast.

"Who knows if that will actually happen. I don’t know. And I never want to overstate what I know, which is pretty limited in general. But a member of Congress told me that this morning."

Here's the video of Carlson's comments:

Also read: When is Trump's announcement to the nation today? What to expect from it?

UN Chief Calls For Restraint

As tensions between the US and Venezuela rise, the Chief United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, on Wednesday called for restraint and stressed the need for de-escalation.

Deputy spokesperson of the UN, Farhan Haq called for both countries to "honor their obligations under international law, including the UN Charter and any other applicable legal framework to safeguard peace in the region," as he issued a statement on behalf of Guterres.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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