US Forces Capture Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela, Triggering Air Defenses

Capture of Nicolas Maduro

• 🇺🇸 US forces have captured ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, describing the operation as a major military success.
• ⚡ The president stated that US forces cut electricity across parts of Venezuela to gain the element of surprise before apprehending Maduro.
• 💥 The operation involved boots on the ground with no US casualties reported, though some on the opposing side were killed.

Maduro's Response and Venezuelan Reaction

• ⛓️ Maduro insists he is the legitimate president and considers himself a prisoner of war.
• 🏛️ Venezuela's vice president has been sworn in as interim leader amidst international controversy.

Political Commentary on the Operation

• 🗣️ The president criticized Democrats who questioned the capture, urging them to congratulate him for the operation.
• 🌍 The mission is presented as proof that the United States possesses the most fearsome military in the world.