President Donald Trump announced the overnight capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, calling the operation a decisive act of accountability.
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President Donald Trump delivered national remarks following the overnight capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, confirming that U.S. forces successfully detained the pair in a coordinated operation.
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Speaking after the mission concluded, Trump described the capture as the culmination of sustained pressure on the Venezuelan government and said the operation was conducted with precision to secure both targets without broader escalation. He characterized the action as a significant step toward accountability for alleged criminal activity tied to the Maduro regime and said the United States would pursue the matter through American courts.
The president did not disclose operational details, citing security considerations, but said the mission reflected close coordination among U.S. military and law enforcement components. Trump emphasized that the operation was directed at specific individuals rather than the Venezuelan people, underscoring that the United States’ dispute is with the leadership, not the country.
Trump also thanked U.S. personnel involved in the mission, calling the operation disciplined and effective. He said further information regarding legal proceedings and next steps would be released by the Department of Justice and other relevant agencies.
The remarks marked the first public confirmation from the White House following reports of the overnight capture and signaled that the administration views the operation as a major development in its approach toward Venezuela.
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