Trump CAPTURES Socialist Dictator

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Trump’s decisive military action against Venezuela’s narco-terrorist regime has delivered a crushing blow to socialism in our hemisphere, with Maduro’s capture marking the end of decades of communist oppression just south of our border.

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US airstrikes on January 3, 2026 successfully captured dictator Nicolás Maduro and crippled Venezuela’s socialist regime
Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello emerged from hiding to calm communist supporters while admitting US tactical success
Trump announced America will oversee Venezuela’s transition, potentially ending the Chavista nightmare that has plagued the region
The operation represents the first direct US military action to remove a narco-terrorist head of state in Latin America

Trump Delivers on Promise to End Socialist Tyranny

President Trump executed a brilliant military operation against Venezuela’s narco-terrorist regime on January 3, 2026, launching large-scale strikes that successfully captured dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife. The precision strikes targeted key military installations in Caracas, including La Carlota airfield and Fuerte Tiuna base, effectively decapitating the socialist leadership that has terrorized Venezuela for over a decade. This decisive action fulfills Trump’s campaign promise to confront communist threats in our hemisphere.

The operation began at approximately 2 AM local time with missiles and helicopters striking military targets across Venezuela. Trump announced the successful capture on Truth Social, declaring it a “brilliant operation” while confirming America’s role in overseeing Venezuela’s transition to freedom. This marks the culmination of escalating tensions that began with Trump’s December 29 CIA drone strike on Venezuelan dock facilities.

Cabello Emerges as Regime Scrambles to Maintain Control

Diosdado Cabello, Maduro’s interior minister and a key figure in the “Cartel of the Suns” drug trafficking network, reappeared on Venezuelan television after initially disappearing during the strikes. His emergence signals the regime’s desperate attempt to maintain control as he urged communist supporters to “remain calm” and declared Venezuela would “overcome” the attacks. Cabello, who carries a US bounty of up to $25 million for narco-terrorism, represents the criminal element that has plagued Venezuela under socialist rule.

Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino López announced a full military deployment while falsely claiming US forces hit civilian areas, a typical communist propaganda tactic. The regime’s fragmented response demonstrates the chaos within Venezuela’s leadership structure, with Vice President Delcy Rodríguez reportedly fleeing to Russia and no clear succession plan in place. This leadership vacuum creates an opportunity for Venezuelan patriots to reclaim their nation from decades of socialist oppression.

Economic Liberation and Strategic Victory for America

Trump’s action against Venezuela’s socialist regime promises to restore economic freedom to a nation destroyed by communist policies. Venezuela, once South America’s wealthiest country, has suffered hyperinflation, food shortages, and economic collapse under Chavista socialism. The removal of Maduro’s narco-terrorist government opens the door for legitimate governance and the restoration of Venezuela’s oil industry, which has been weaponized by the regime against American interests.

Maduro’s Right-Hand Man Reappears After Airstrikes – Calls on Communist Supporters to Remain Calm, Admits US Partially Achieved Goals with Devastating Attack https://t.co/I6F6Odt4vJ

— The Gateway Pundit (@gatewaypundit) January 3, 2026

This operation sends a clear message to other socialist regimes in Latin America that America will no longer tolerate narco-terrorism and communist aggression in our hemisphere. The successful capture of a sitting head of state represents unprecedented action against the drug cartels and criminal organizations that have flourished under leftist governments. Trump’s decisive leadership contrasts sharply with the previous administration’s weakness in confronting these threats to American security and regional stability.