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“There was a major explosion in the dock area where they load the boats up with drugs,” Trump told reporters at Mar-a-Lago.
The strike was reportedly aimed at crippling a major cocaine export hub used by traffickers operating with protection from the Maduro regime. Sources familiar with the operation say the assault escalated quickly once intelligence confirmed Maduro’s location.
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Trump Announces Capture and Removal of Venezuelan Leader
In an early morning statement, President Trump announced the outcome of the mission in blunt terms, signaling a decisive break from years of diplomatic stalemate.
“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! President DONALD J. TRUMP”
The announcement sent shockwaves through international media and sparked immediate reactions from both allies and adversaries of the United States.
Attorney General Pam Bondi Confirms Sweeping Criminal Charges
Hours later, Attorney General Pam Bondi released a detailed statement confirming that Maduro and Flores had been formally charged in federal court in New York.
“Nicolas Maduro has been charged with Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy, Cocaine Importation Conspiracy, Possession of Machineguns and Destructive Devices, and Conspiracy to Possess Machineguns and Destructive Devices against the United States,” Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
Bondi followed up with a longer statement posted on X, underscoring the severity of the charges and praising the operation that led to the arrests.
“Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been indicted in the Southern District of New York. Nicolas Maduro has been charged with Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy, Cocaine Importation Conspiracy, Possession of Machineguns and Destructive Devices, and Conspiracy to Possess Machineguns and Destructive Devices against the United States. They will soon face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts. On behalf of the entire U.S. DOJ, I would like to thank President Trump for having the courage to demand accountability on behalf of the American People, and a huge thank you to our brave military who conducted the incredible and highly successful mission to capture these two alleged international narco traffickers.”
U.S. Troops Reportedly Deployed on the Ground
As the situation continues to unfold, reports indicate that American forces were deployed on the ground during the operation. The Gateway Pundit previously reported that U.S. troops were actively involved inside Venezuela, marking one of the most aggressive actions taken against the regime in decades.
The indictments revive long standing accusations that Maduro transformed Venezuela into a narco state, enabling drug cartels to flood cocaine into the United States while enriching regime loyalists and crushing political opposition at home.
Press Conference Expected to Reveal More Details
President Trump is expected to provide additional information during a scheduled press conference at Mar-a-Lago at 11 a.m. Eastern Time. Officials have hinted that further evidence, operational footage, and intelligence findings may be released to the public.
For now, one thing is clear. The arrest and indictment of Nicolas Maduro represents a historic escalation in America’s fight against international narco terrorism and signals a dramatic shift in U.S. foreign policy enforcement.
More details are expected shortly as the world waits to see how this unprecedented move reshapes Venezuela and the broader region.
