US military attacks Venezuela, captures Maduro, Trump says
WASHINGTON — The US military launched overnight attacks in Venezuela that led to the capture and extradition of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, according to a statement from US President Donald Trump.
In a social media post, Trump said that he would hold a press conference at 1100 to provide further information about the attack and what comes next.
Sen. Mike Lee, a Utah Republican, said in a social media post that Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited Article II of the US Constitution as justification for the actions without a formal declaration of war or authorization of military force. Maduro had been charged in 2020 by US courts on charges of “narco-terrorism.”
According to Lee, Rubio “anticipates no further action in Venezuela now that Maduro is in U.S. custody.”
Attorney General Pam Bondi said Maduro and his wife will soon face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts.”
The Defense Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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The US military launched an attack in Venezuela, successfully capturing President Maduro. This operation marks a significant military engagement in the region, with implications for US-Venezuela relations.
- US military conducted an attack in Venezuela.
- Maduro was captured during the operation.
- The report is based on primary source information.