Trump Posts Photo of Maduro on USS Iwo Jima

US President Donald Trump announced the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, following US military strikes on January 3, which Maduro’s government called an attack on civilian and military sites. Trump confirmed the operation on Truth Social, praising the military’s execution and indicating ongoing US involvement in Venezuela. Attorney General Pam Bondi revealed that Maduro and Flores face multiple charges, including “Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy,” in New York. The situation has drawn criticism from US Democratic lawmakers, who deem the strikes illegal.

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