Posted on 01/03/2026 7:11:11 AM PST by texas booster
President Donald Trump has just won a major victory in a war that has been waged against the United States for decades, without any significant response from the American side. Trump made the announcement at 4:21 a.m. EST on Saturday morning, Jan. 3, 2026:
The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country. This operation was done in conjunction with U.S. Law Enforcement. Details to follow. There will be a News Conference today at 11 A.M., at Mar-a-Lago. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP
Attorney General Pam Bondi added at 7:25 a.m.:
Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been indicted in the Southern District of New York. Nicolas Maduro has been charged with Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy, Cocaine Importation Conspiracy, Possession of Machineguns and Destructive Devices, and Conspiracy to Possess Machineguns and Destructive Devices against the United States. They will soon face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts. On behalf of the entire U.S. DOJ, I would like to thank President Trump for having the courage to demand accountability on behalf of the American People, and a huge thank you to our brave military who conducted the incredible and highly successful mission to capture these two alleged international narco traffickers.
America fought a long and fruitless “War on Drugs,” without ever acknowledging the increasingly obvious fact that the drugs were indeed a weapon of a war that other countries were waging against the United States. Now, finally, the U.S. has struck against one of the principal agents who has been waging that war, Venezuela’s Maduro.
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The usual suspects were, of course, out in force. ...
Yeah, but he lost RandFag's vote.
The whole third world, and possibly a few British politicians, will probably calm WAY down and start being more circumspect.
Have our friends the Chinese said anything yet?
It’s a side point, I guess. But you’d think a guy like Maduro would have all sorts of hidey places and escape tunnels in his palace. After all, he had to expect that something bad might be coming his way.
Excellent US intelligence, maybe?
Way to go, Pam Bondi. Instead of burying the 1934 NFA law, you've made it applicable internationally.
We got the wife this time. In addition to the perp.
Not going to make the same mistake Washington made with (faux) hysterical Peggy Shippen.
OK Mr. President! Now do Cuba!
Prolly some of that - but also excellent OPSEC and decision making (not saying anything to ANY member of capital hill).
In before a black robed tyrant orders Maduro’s release?
OK Mr. President! Now do Cuba!
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My prediction is Brazil is up next .
“Yeah, but he lost RandFag’s vote.”
I’m totally good with that. Anything that little weasel Ahole is against I’m for.
Fly them on the down low into Teterboro.
“My prediction is Brazil is up next”
The rumor is Columbia
I wasn't expecting to see that charge leveled against him.
This puts all U.S. liberals in a dilemma - are they actually going to defend someone who has possession of scary machine guns and, possibly, large capacity magazines?
Geez, now even Trump is importing illegal aliens!
https://www.state.gov/nicolas-maduro-moros/
After initially offering a reward offer of up to $15 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Maduro in 2020, the Department of State on January 10, 2025, increased the reward offer to up to $25 million. On August 7, 2025, the Department announced the further increase in the reward offer to up to $50 million after the Department of Treasury sanctioned Cartel of the Suns as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist on July 25, 2025. As leader of Cartel of the Suns, Maduro is the first target in the history of the Narcotics Rewards Program with a reward offer exceeding $25 million.
If you have information, please contact the DEA by email at CartelSolesTips@usdoj.gov.
I AM SERIOUSLY WONDERING IF RAND HAS “GONE AROUND THE BEND”.
Excellent US intelligence, maybe?
After initially offering a reward offer of up to $15 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Maduro in 2020, the Department of State on January 10, 2025, increased the reward offer to up to $25 million. On August 7, 2025, the Department announced the further increase in the reward offer to up to $50 million after the Department of Treasury sanctioned Cartel of the Suns as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist on July 25, 2025. As leader of Cartel of the Suns, Maduro is the first target in the history of the Narcotics Rewards Program with a reward offer exceeding $25 million.
If you have information, please contact the DEA by email at CartelSolesTips@usdoj.gov.
THEY ALL LEAK LIKE A SIEVE
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