Trumps says Venezuelan jets will be 'shot down' if they endanger US ships

Trump warns Venezuelan jets will be shot down if they threaten US warships

US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Caracas on Friday after Venezuelan fighter jets flew over a US destroyer in the Caribbean. “If they put us in a dangerous position, they will be shot down,” he said in the Oval Office, adding that military commanders already have authorization to open fire if deemed necessary.

Trumps says Venezuelan jets will be 'shot down' if they endanger US ships

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says "differences" between the countries do not justify a "military conflict".

Venezuela flies military aircraft near U.S. Navy ship for a second time, Pentagon officials say

For the second time in two days, Venezuela flew military aircraft in the vicinity of the USS Jason Dunham in international waters, multiple officials confirmed to CBS News.