Staff Reports
The United States military executed a flawless operation on January 3, 2026, capturing Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in Caracas, demonstrating unmatched American power and precision. Over 150 aircraft overwhelmed Venezuela’s Russian-supplied defenses, neutralizing threats with minimal U.S. injuries—seven service members hurt but quickly recovering—while delivering Maduro to New York to face narco-terrorism charges. President Trump’s decisive strike ended years of Maduro’s socialist tyranny, which turned Venezuela into a narco-state funneling fentanyl and chaos toward U.S. borders.
This bold action sends an unmistakable warning to America’s adversaries: the era of unchecked hemispheric meddling by China, Russia, and their proxies is over. Caracas had become a beachhead for hostile powers eyeing the Panama Canal and Caribbean lifelines, with Cuban intelligence operatives—32 killed in the raid—propping up Maduro’s regime. Trump’s move safeguards vital resources and waterways, proving that real leadership prioritizes national security over endless diplomacy that only emboldens enemies.
North Korea’s hysterical condemnation and fresh missile launches expose the regime’s paranoia, as Kim Jong-un clutches his nukes tighter, fearing a similar fate. Pyongyang’s rants about U.S. “gangsterism” ring hollow, revealing how Maduro’s fall rattles dictators who thrive on weakness. The operation disrupts global fentanyl pipelines and extremist footholds, protecting American lives from the deadly spillover of failed socialist experiments.
Even within Republican ranks, voices like Senator Rand Paul raise valid concerns about bypassing Congress, calling the strikes an act of war that demands legislative checks. Paul laments a perceived shift from Trump’s anti-regime-change rhetoric, pinning blame on hawks like Lindsey Graham. Yet these debates strengthen resolve, ensuring operations blend military might with constitutional guardrails rather than timid hesitation.
Maduro’s removal paves the way for Venezuelan stability, slashing drug flows and countering adversarial influence in our backyard. Trump’s resolve restores deterrence, reminding the world that America projects strength to prevent larger conflicts. With foes on notice from the Arctic to South America, this victory fortifies borders and freedoms for generations ahead.
