Trump Claims U.S. Captured Nicolás Maduro After ‘Large-Scale Strike’ in Venezuela

By News Blend 360 | Developing Story

Former President Donald Trump made a stunning early-morning claim Saturday, saying the United States “successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela” and that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were “captured and flown out of the country.”

The statement was posted to Trump’s social media platform shortly before 4:30 a.m. ET, just hours after multiple explosions were reported in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela.

What Was Seen on the Ground

Witnesses in Caracas reported hearing several loud blasts overnight. Images and videos circulating online show plumes of smoke, a large fireball, and bright flashes lighting up the night sky, fueling immediate speculation about a coordinated military operation.

Emergency sirens were reportedly heard in parts of the city, and residents described power disruptions and heavy security movement near key government areas. As of this reporting, Venezuelan state media has not issued a detailed explanation for the explosions.

Trump’s Claim: Capture of Maduro

In his post, Trump asserted that the operation resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, claiming they were removed from Venezuela following the strike.

No independent confirmation has been provided by the U.S. Department of Defense, State Department, or international monitoring bodies at this time.

Official Silence, Rising Questions

• No U.S. government agency has publicly verified the strike or the alleged capture.

• Venezuela’s government has not confirmed Maduro’s status.

• International leaders and organizations have yet to comment.

Analysts caution that if confirmed, such an operation would mark one of the most dramatic U.S. actions in Latin America in decades, potentially reshaping regional power dynamics and triggering significant diplomatic fallout.

What Happens Next

News Blend 360 is closely monitoring:

• Official U.S. military or White House statements

• Confirmation (or denial) from Venezuelan authorities

• International response from the UN, OAS, and neighboring countries

⚠️ This remains a developing story. Details may change rapidly.