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Donald Trump Details U.S. Raid Capturing Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela

USA TODAYJanuary 3, 20261 min2,817 views
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Operation to Capture Maduro

  • 🎯 President Donald Trump announced that under his direction, U.S. Armed Forces executed an operation in Venezuela's capital.
  • ⚡ The operation successfully captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Celia Flores, in the "dead of night."
  • 💡 The capture was facilitated by disabling Caracas's lights using "certain expertise" to ensure darkness.

Legal Proceedings and Future Plans

  • ⚖️ Maduro and Flores face American justice, having been indicted in the Southern District of New York.
  • 🔑 Trump stated they will "run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper, and judicious transition."
  • ⚠️ The successful operation is intended as a warning to those who threaten American sovereignty or lives.
  • 🚀 While the initial "pinpoint" operation was successful, Trump mentioned preparedness for a "much bigger wave" if necessary.
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Nicolás MaduroCelia FloresDonald TrumpVenezuelaUnited States Armed ForcesMar-a-LagoCaracasSouthern District of New YorkAmerican JusticeMilitary Operation
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