US President Donald Trump has triggered global attention after posting a dramatic claim about Venezuela on his social media platform, Truth Social. In a post shared moments ago, Trump confirmed that the United States has carried out a large-scale military strike against Venezuela and that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, along with his wife, has been “captured and flown out of the country.”
According to Trump’s statement, the operation was conducted in coordination with US law enforcement agencies. He did not specify which agencies were involved or where Maduro and his wife were allegedly taken. The post concluded by announcing that further details would be revealed during a news conference scheduled for 11 a.m. at Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s Florida residence.
Taking to this social media account, Trump wrote, “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”