India, Jan. 5 -- The current warning issued by Donald Trump is a significant escalation in tone and purpose. The fact that Donald Trump has threatened a second military strike has made clear that the US is ready to move beyond warnings and sanctions in getting Venezuela to follow its desired outcomes in Caracas.

Trump's statements have made a second invasion almost inevitable. Trump said that the United States is ready for another attack, adding that they will not think twice before taking any action if Venezuela's new leadership did not comply with the demands of the United States. Trump stated that although a second invasion may not be necessary and the threat is already a form of leverage.

TONIGHT - President Trump says a second stri...