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Trump Announces Venezuela Operation
The Trump Venezuela strike claim drew global attention after former US President Donald Trump announced a major US operation in Venezuela. Trump said the mission resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
According to Anadolu, Trump shared the announcement on Saturday through his Truth Social platform. He said US forces successfully carried out the operation and flew Maduro out of the country. Trump stated that US law enforcement agencies supported the mission.
Details Expected at Florida Briefing
Trump said he would release more details during a scheduled news conference. The briefing is set for 11 am at his Mar a Lago residence in Florida. He did not explain the legal framework behind the operation at the time.
Trump avoided questions about congressional approval and future US plans for Venezuela. He said he would address those topics during the briefing.
Trump Praises Mission Planning
In a separate phone interview with the New York Times, Trump praised the Trump Venezuela strike. He described the operation as well planned and credited the personnel involved. Trump said the team executed the mission with precision.
He added that the operation achieved its objective and reflected strong coordination.
US Officials React to Maduro Capture
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau responded publicly to the Trump Venezuela strike. He posted on the social media platform X and said Maduro would face justice for alleged crimes. Landau described the development as a turning point for Venezuela.
Background of Rising US Venezuela Tensions
The US strike in Venezuela followed months of rising tension between Washington and Caracas. US officials accused Maduro of involvement in drug trafficking during that period. Venezuelan authorities repeatedly denied those claims.
As of the announcement, independent organizations had not confirmed the Trump Venezuela strike claims. Venezuelan officials had also not issued a formal response.
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Further reporting from Anadolu and the New York Times continues to shape coverage of the Trump Venezuela strike. More information is expected after the scheduled press conference.
