In a surprising turn of events, President Trump praised the US military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro as “brilliant.” The operation, which involved a large-scale strike against Venezuela, has sparked a wave of international controversy and condemnation.
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According to The Hill, President Trump lauded the military operation as a success, highlighting the capture of Maduro as a significant achievement. He described the operation as “brilliant” and emphasized the US’s commitment to ensuring a peaceful transition in Venezuela.
However, not everyone shares Trump’s enthusiasm for the military intervention. Senator Tim Kaine, the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, criticized the operation as “unauthorized.” Kaine called on Congress to reassert its authority and questioned the legality of the military attack on Venezuela.
Mexico’s government also publicly condemned the US military actions in Venezuela, calling for UN intervention. Mexico’s stance adds to the growing international backlash against the US’s military intervention in Venezuela.
The Senate is set to vote on a bipartisan war powers resolution next week to block President Trump from continuing military actions against Venezuela. The resolution takes on heightened importance following the US forces’ attack on Venezuela and the arrest of President Maduro.
Maduro’s sudden removal has raised suspicions of betrayal within Venezuela’s ruling elite, as questions arise about military loyalty and the future of the country. Venezuela now faces a precarious power struggle as it navigates the aftermath of Maduro’s capture.
President Trump’s announcement of a press conference on the operation to remove Maduro further underscores the significance of this event. The US’s actions in Venezuela have ignited a firestorm of debate and criticism both domestically and internationally.
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the international community will respond to the US’s military intervention in Venezuela and what implications it will have for the region’s stability.
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References:
1. The Hill: [Trump praises US military’s operation in Venezuela: ‘brilliant’](https://thehill.com/homenews/5670751-trump-praises-us-militarys-operation-in-venezuela-brilliant/)
2. NPR: [Trump to hold a press conference on operation to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro](https://www.npr.org/2026/01/03/g-s1-104346/trump-venezuela-maduro-press-conference)
3. Breitbart: [Mexico Condemns U.S. Military Operations In Venezuela, Calls for UN Intervention](https://www.breitbart.com/border/2026/01/03/mexico-condemns-u-s-military-operations-in-venezuela-calls-for-un-intervention/)
4. Fox News: [Maduro’s fall sparks suspicion of betrayal inside Venezuela’s ruling elite](https://www.foxnews.com/world/maduros-fall-sparks-suspicion-betrayal-inside-venezuelas-ruling-elite)
5. CBS News: [Trump speaks after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s capture | Special Report](https://www.cbsnews.com/video/president-trump-speaks-after-venezuelan-president-nicolas-maduros-capture-special-report/)
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