Trump announces capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

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NTB Staff

Jan 3, 2026

Early Saturday morning, after weeks of volleys leveled at Venezuela, and numerous early morning strikes, President Trump announced the capture of Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro.

Here's the president's announcement this morning:

The fireworks were intense:

It's notable that this operation was carried out after China signaled support for the Venezuelan regime.

And this:

And this:

Yes, that's the mausoleum that held the body of Hugo Chavez gone up in flames.

President Trump has so far declined to comment on whether military or CIA carried out this operation, but CBS is reporting US Army Delta Force was involved. But we are expecting more details at the 11am Eastern press conference.

Attorney General Bondi has details on the charges for which Maduro and his wife were captured:


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