9 Takeaways From Trump’s Address on Operation to Capture Maduro

9 Takeaways From Trump’s Address on Operation to Capture Maduro
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth listen as President Donald Trump addresses the media during a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Fla., on Jan. 3, 2026. Joe Raedle/Getty Images
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U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the nation on the morning of Jan. 3 following the successful capture and extradition of Venezuelan leader and suspected narcotrafficker Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

The president, sharing details of the joint military and law enforcement operation, announced that the United States will run Venezuela until the country is ready for a transition of power and hinted that Cuba, a neighboring autocratic regime, could be next.

John Haughey is an award-winning Epoch Times reporter who covers U.S. elections, U.S. Congress, energy, defense, and infrastructure. Mr. Haughey has more than 45 years of media experience. You can reach John via email at [email protected]
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