On Jan. 3, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump shocked followers on Truth Social by claiming that American forces carried out a massive strike on Venezuela. According to Trump, President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured during the operation and flown out of the country. 🤯
In his post, Trump described the mission as “large-scale” and said it marked a decisive blow against Maduro’s regime. While the former president offered no further details on the whereabouts of the couple or the scale of the forces involved, his claim dominated headlines within hours.
So far, Venezuela has not responded to these allegations. Caracas has remained silent, and there is no official statement from Maduro or his administration. The lack of confirmation leaves many questions hanging, from the status of the Venezuelan leader to the region’s stability.
Analysts warn that if true, such an operation could send shockwaves through Latin America and reshape U.S.–Venezuela relations. But with few facts confirmed, observers are taking a wait-and-see approach. Stay tuned as this story develops… 👀
Reference(s):
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