President Donald Trump claimed the U.S. military “captured” Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro after a special forces military operation in Caracas.
“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!” he said in a post on Truth Social, signing off with his name in all capital letters.
If confirmed, the operation would be unprecedented in modern history, and mark the first time a head of state has been taken captive by a rival nation in an opening special forces operation.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.