Is US 'dramatic show of force' designed to scare military into removing Maduro, send him into exile?

The recent deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier strike group to Latin America has escalated military tensions, prompting Venezuela to announce a significant military response. While the U.S. government cites drug trafficking as the primary reason for this military buildup, analysts like Christopher Sabatini from Chatham House suggest that the true intention may be to destabilize President Maduro's regime. Sabatini points out that Venezuela does not produce fentanyl, questioning the U.S. concern over drug trafficking originating from the country. This military posturing could lead to a full-blown conflict, as both nations prepare for potential escalation. The situation reflects the ongoing geopolitical struggle in the region and highlights the complexities of U.S. foreign policy under the Trump administration, which has been accused of seeking to dislodge Maduro from power.