[ April 18, 2026 ]
Trump says Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, wife ‘captured’ after large-scale strikes. Amazing.
“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! President DONALD J. TRUMP”
Maria Corina Machado Credits Trump Admin with Aiding Daring Escape from Venezuela
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The last 12 hours have been absolutely insane:
1. 10:30 PM ET: Chinese officials arrive in Venezuela to meet with President Maduro
2. 1:15 AM ET: Unexpected airstrikes in Venezuela begin
3. 2:40 AM ET: President Trump confirms he has ordered strikes
4. 4:20 AM ET: President…
— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) January 3, 2026
On behalf of the people of Venezuela, thank you, President @realDonaldTrump. You are a true champion of freedom and will go down in history as the greatest and most important president of the past century in the United States.
Your name will be synonymous with liberator in… pic.twitter.com/DNH5UhO5hY
— Emmanuel Rincón (@EmmaRincon) January 3, 2026
China went to meet with Maduro today to discuss joining forces, then Trump captures Maduro the same day.
Savage.
In fact, the Chinese delegation is still in Venezuela.
Trump captures Maduro and sends a powerful message to Xi and China at the same time.
Savage. pic.twitter.com/xpjOOidNp3
— Mila Joy (@Milajoy) January 3, 2026
🚨UPDATE: In a historic celebratory development, millions of Venezuelans are jubilantly celebrating as socialism's grip ends after decades of oppression. The Maduro regime has collapsed in a U.S.-led operation, freeing millions from hyperinflation, starvation and narco-terrorism. pic.twitter.com/GyFKynBCIy
— WORLD NEWS (@_MAGA_NEWS_) January 3, 2026
Unreal. https://t.co/lKbvP6QETe
— Catturd ™ (@catturd2) January 3, 2026
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President Trump just ripped South America out of the Russia–Iran–China axis.
The Monroe Doctrine is finally upheld against the odious Communist dictatorship & embodiment of the Red-Green Alliance Venezuela, tied at the hip to Communist regimes in Cuba, Russia, & China & the Jihad Terror State of Iran pic.twitter.com/X7bz4pJUkM
— Andrew Bostom, MD, MS (@andrewbostom) January 3, 2026
"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.… pic.twitter.com/2QWzCqCNIV
— Alex Nitzberg (@alexnitzberg) January 3, 2026
Reminder that Venezuela has deep ties to the Islamic regime in Iran and Hezbollah. They coordinated drug trafficking to the US, killing over 70,000 Americans.
Maduro is an evil man, and it’s time for him to pay for his crimes. pic.twitter.com/M6Xa1QwiFr
— Dr. Maalouf (@realMaalouf) January 3, 2026
BREAKING:
The Mausoleum of Hugo Chávez has been struck. It housed his remains. pic.twitter.com/6nJuAliT7d
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) January 3, 2026
Trump says Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, wife ‘captured’ after large-scale strikes
This comes as the US military has been targeting in recent days alleged drug-smuggling boats.
Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were captured by US forces during a “large-scale” nighttime military operation early Saturday, President Trump announced.
“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,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
“This operation was done in conjunction with US Law Enforcement. Details to follow.”
“A lot of good planning and lot of great, great troops and great people,” Trump told the New York Times. “It was a brilliant operation, actually.”
Continued…..
“[Maduro] doesn’t want to fuck around with the United States.”
— @POTUS (10/17/25)pic.twitter.com/rf2EHhjoYw
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) January 3, 2026
UNSEALED INDICTMENT
Thank you US Attorney Jay Claytonhttps://t.co/2URgPKQ25k
— Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) January 3, 2026
Boom.
Developing story.
Venezolanos, llegó la hora de la libertad. pic.twitter.com/ehy20V1xm9
— María Corina Machado (@MariaCorinaYA) January 3, 2026
Freedom for Venezuelans.
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