As we have learned, Trump lies like most of us take breaths, but it’s helpful to analyze the details in order to uncover the actual truth. As we know, Vulcans, like Mr. Spock, cannot tell a lie, so let’s put Trump’s statements on Venezuela to Spock for analysis:
Trump: Venezuelan President Maduro is engaged in narco-terrorism against the United States.
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