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.
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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[H/T Conservative Tree House]

