Of course Trump would never try and arrest a foreigner without it's government's consent. 5555. You MAGAs sure do have your head in the sand. On January 3, 2026, U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, during a military raid in Caracas authorized by U.S. President Donald Trump. Codenamed Operation Absolute Resolve, the pre-dawn raid involved airstrikes on military infrastructure before special forces detained the couple. Charges and Legal Proceedings Transported to New York City via the USS Iwo Jima, Maduro and Flores were lodged at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. Indicted in the Southern District of New York on federal charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation, and weapons offenses. Pleaded not guilty during their arraignment in Manhattan federal court. Political Aftermath President Trump stated that the United States would temporarily run and oversee aspects of Venezuela and its oil infrastructure until a transition occurs. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez denounced the action as a kidnapping and was sworn in as acting president by Venezuela's Supreme Court. International reactions were heavily divided, with condemnation from various global officials over national sovereignty violations alongside celebrations by parts of the Venezuelan diaspora
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