× Americas Venezuela’s Maduro, wife ‘captured and flown out of the Country’: Trump

×  Americas  Venezuela’s Maduro, wife ‘captured and flown out of the Country’: Trump
January 3, 2026

US President Donald Trump announced that the United States had successfully carried out an extensive military strike against Venezuela, resulting in the capture of its President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. According to a post on Trump’s social media account, the operation was carried out in collaboration with US law enforcement agencies, and both Maduro and his wife have been flown out of the country. The airstrike, which began around 2 am local time, saw multiple explosions reported across the capital, Caracas, and in surrounding states. Trump also mentioned that further details would be provided in a news conference scheduled for 11 AM at Mar-a-Lago today.

“The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country. This operation was done in conjunction with U.S. Law Enforcement. Details to follow. There will be a News Conference today at 11 A.M., at Mar-a-Lago. Thank you for your attention to this matter,” posted Trump.

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