Donald Trump Maduro capture claims exploded onto the scene early Saturday as US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro and his wife were seized in a “large-scale strike.” The operation, coordinated with US law enforcement, followed months of escalating pressure, including narco-terrorism charges against Maduro.
Explosions lit up Caracas—Venezuela’s capital—with at least seven blasts shaking the city around 4:30am ET. Low-flying aircraft swept overhead in a blitz under 30 minutes. Maduro’s regime branded it an “imperialist attack,” urging street protests and activating defense plans.
Trump, from his Palm Beach club, scheduled a news conference. Casualties remain unclear; power outages hit parts of Caracas.
Explosions and Chaos in Donald Trump Maduro Capture Operation
Witnesses reported ground-shaking booms. “The whole ground shook… We heard explosions and planes,” said Carmen Hidalgo, 21, fleeing with family.
Videos verified by AP showed tracers, smoke, and blasts over urban highways and hills. Smoke rose from a military hangar; another base lost power. FAA banned US flights over Venezuela and Curacao due to “ongoing military activity.”
This follows CIA drone strikes on drug sites since September, amid Trump’s threats over cartel boats.
Venezuela Response to Donald Trump Maduro Capture Announcement
Maduro’s government declared a “state of external disturbance,” suspending rights and empowering forces. “People to the streets!” they rallied social and political forces.
Armed militia filled some pro-regime streets; others stayed empty. The US Embassy site (closed since 2019) urged Americans to shelter in place.
Pentagon and Southern Command stayed silent; Sen. Mike Lee questioned constitutionality sans war declaration.
Who leads Venezuela now? Maduro’s location is unknown, pending Trump’s briefing.
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