Trump Administration Captures Venezuelan Leader Maduro for Drug and Weapons Charges

Operation Absolute Resolve

• 🚀 A stunning overnight military operation, codenamed Absolute Resolve, has captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
• 🎯 The operation was months in the planning, according to US officials.
• ⚖️ Maduro and his wife, Celia Flores, are reportedly en route to New York to face drug and weapons charges.

Repercussions and Regional Impact

• 🌍 The capture is described as having significant repercussions not only for Venezuela but for the entire region.
• 🗣️ Protesters were heard outside the White House chanting "Hands off Venezuela."

US Governance in Venezuela

• 🏛️ President Trump stated that the US will be running the country with a designated group of individuals.
• 🔍 The administration is actively designating people to take over leadership roles to prevent undesirable individuals from assuming power.

Congressional Notification

• ⚠️ The Trump administration briefed House Republicans on the operation, with a key question being whether Congress was notified beforehand.
• ⚡ Officials stated that congressional notification was not possible before the mission due to its trigger-based nature, but members were informed immediately after.