BREAKING: In a stunning military operation, the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, early on October 7, 2023. Explosions rocked the capital, Caracas, as U.S. forces executed a swift strike targeting military infrastructure, lasting less than 30 minutes. The couple is now on U.S. soil facing narco-terrorism charges.
According to American officials, the operation began around 3:00 AM local time, with reports of at least seven explosions heard across the city. Eyewitnesses saw smoke billowing from a military hangar and a nearby base experiencing power outages. President Donald Trump confirmed the mission via social media, stating, “Maduro has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country.”
The military action has sparked intense debate in Washington. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer condemned the operation as “reckless,” criticizing the lack of congressional authorization. “The administration has assured me three separate times that it was not pursuing regime change,” Schumer stated, highlighting concerns over transparency.
Critics, including Rep. Gregory Meeks, the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, expressed frustration. “I received all information from the news media at this point,” he said in an interview with MSNOW, emphasizing the need for proper notifications.
During a press conference, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defended the decision not to inform Congress. He introduced the acronym “FAFO,” underscoring the risks of leaks that could jeopardize the mission. “This is not the kind of mission you can pre-notify,” Marco Rubio added, echoing concerns over congressional leaks.
Trump responded to questions about congressional notification, stating, “Congress has a tendency to leak. This would NOT be good. If they leaked, it would’ve been a very different result!” His comments reflect a growing divide over military decisions and the role of Congress in authorizing armed conflict.
As reactions pour in, the political fallout from this operation is likely to escalate. Critics are calling for accountability, while supporters argue that decisive action was necessary to counter Maduro’s regime.
The international community is now watching closely as the implications of this operation unfold. What happens next remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the political landscape in the U.S. has shifted dramatically with this military engagement.
Stay tuned for live updates as this story develops.
