While much of the world slept, President Trump oversaw a stunning and bold land mission to capture Nicolas Maduro, a narco-terrorist responsible for the deaths of thousands of Americans through the smuggling of drugs into our country.  

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• President Trump has kept his promise to stop drug traffickers and save American lives; capturing narco-terrorist Nicolas Maduro protects Americans and makes the world a safer place.

  • President Trump sent warnings to Maduro and gave him several opportunities to stop the flow of illegal drugs into the United States and at every turn Maduro refused.

  • Vice President Vance: “The president offered multiple off ramps, but was very clear throughout this process: the drug trafficking must stop, and the stolen oil must be returned to the United States. Maduro is the newest person to find out that President Trump means what he says.”

• Maduro was not the legitimate “president” of Venezuela; he was a narco-terrorist responsible for the deaths of thousands of American citizens by flooding our streets with poison. He will now face justice thanks to President Trump.

  • Maduro was indicted by the Justice Department on charges of narco-terrorism and conspiracy to import cocaine.

  • In the July 2024 Venezuelan presidential election, Maduro declared himself the victor despite only winning about 30% of the vote.

  • The United States joined many other countries in refusing to recognize Maduro as the legitimately elected president.

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• President Trump had the legal authority to order this raid.

  • George Washington University Law Professor Jonathan Turley: “Trump does not need congressional approval for this type of operation. Presidents, including Democratic presidents, have launched lethal attacks regularly against individuals.”

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• Allies and other foreign leaders are praising President Trump’s actions.

  • Argentina’s President Javier Milei: “FREEDOM MOVES FORWARD. LONG LIVE FREEDOM DAMMIT”

  • Ecuador President Gabriel Noboa: “The time is coming for all the narco-Chavista criminals. Their structure will finally collapse across the entire continent.”

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• Venezuelans are celebrating the success of this operation.

  • Maduro’s dictatorship caused pain and suffering for the people of Venezuela, causing millions of people to flee in fear.

  • President Trump: “They have American flags being waved on the streets, so I think he's got very little support. He was a dictator that the people hated."

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This mission was a success and will save countless American lives and leads to a safer United States and a safer region.