The Caracas Strike: What Was Said About the Timing
Trump’s claim was tied to military action in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, described as happening in the early hours of Saturday.
He later said the operation was ready earlier, but delayed due to weather conditions.
In a separate TV interview, he claimed:
- The operation was planned days earlier, but weather wasn’t “perfect.”
- The weather “opened up” and they gave the go-ahead.
- He watched the capture in real time “like a television show.”
He also claimed U.S. troops faced danger and that “a couple of guys were hit,” but returned and were expected to be okay.
Here’s the key issue: even if statements like these are made publicly, they still need independent confirmation to be treated as established fact.
And right now, the biggest question is the one you’re probably already thinking.
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The “Capture” Claim: Maduro, His Wife, and “Taken Out of the Country”
Trump later posted that President Nicolás Maduro had been captured and taken out of Venezuela.
He also claimed Maduro’s wife, Cilia Flores, was captured as well.
He described Maduro as being in a location “more like a fortress than a house,” with heavy security and “solid steel.”
If true, this would represent a dramatic turning point for Venezuela—and a massive escalation for the region.
If not true or not fully accurate, it would be one of the most consequential misinformation events imaginable, with real-world fallout.
Either way, the practical world doesn’t wait for internet arguments to settle.
The next question becomes: what does “run Venezuela” even mean in operational terms?
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