As video of U.S. military operations inside Venezuela began to surface on social media, President Donald Trump has announced that overnight the U.S. military carried out a “large scale strike” against Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro.

[Via Truth Social]

Venezuela’s Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López survived tonight’s strike operation, giving his first statement since the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. pic.twitter.com/a1G6qAmg5V

— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) January 3, 2026

Just 5 hours ago, Chinese officials arrived in Venezuela for talks with President Maduro.

4 hours later, the US launched large airstrikes on Venezuela's capital in a major escalation.

A statement from President Trump is expected. pic.twitter.com/jbDMXSXnRq

— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) January 3, 2026

Maduro is NOT the President of Venezuela and his regime is NOT the legitimate government. Maduro is the head of the Cartel de Los Soles, a narco-terror organization which has taken possession of a country. And he is under indictment for pushing drugs into the United States.

— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) July 27, 2025

NOW – Suspected U.S. Apache and CH-47 aircraft fly over Caracas, Venezuela. pic.twitter.com/FqDOJBYmRX

— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) January 3, 2026

🚨 BREAKING: U.S. Army Apache attack helicopters are absolutely ANNIHILATING Fort Tiuna in Caracas, Venezuela

This is a key military installation in the country’s capital

I mean, was… pic.twitter.com/BoQUGO4Ccy

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 3, 2026

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