BREAKING: Nicolás Maduro Captured, Trump Claims Justice Awaits in NYC
UPDATE: In a shocking turn of events, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been captured and is currently en route to New York City aboard the U.S. Iwo Jima, following an announcement by former President Donald Trump earlier today. Maduro, along with his wife, has been indicted on serious charges including narco-terrorism and drug trafficking.
This capture marks a significant escalation in U.S. foreign policy and has sparked immediate reactions from New York lawmakers, who are questioning the legality and motivations behind Trump’s actions. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez expressed her skepticism on social media, suggesting that the motives are more about oil and regime change than justice. “If it was about drugs, Trump wouldn’t have pardoned a major trafficker last month,” she tweeted.
Congressman Adriano Espaillat, representing parts of Upper Manhattan and the Bronx, also criticized the unilateral military operation, emphasizing it as a potential violation of the U.S. Constitution. “The U.S. Constitution explicitly grants Congress the authority to declare war,” he stated. “President Trump does not have sole authority to commit such acts.”
Brooklyn’s Congresswoman Yvette Clarke condemned the action as a “kidnapping” of a sitting president and labeled it unconstitutional. “This act of aggression is un-American and a direct threat to our democracy,” she wrote, calling for accountability.
Rep. Dan Goldman echoed these sentiments, referring to Maduro’s capture as “an illegal act of war.” He asserted that while Maduro is a brutal dictator, the rule of law must prevail. “The Republican majority must join us in holding this administration accountable for this flagrant violation of the constitution,” Goldman tweeted.
In contrast, Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed that Maduro will face the “full wrath of American justice on American soil.” She stated that he was indicted in the Southern District of New York, with previous allegations tying him to the Colombian guerrilla group FARC, which is accused of trafficking cocaine and weapons.
The implications of this capture are profound, not only for U.S.-Venezuela relations but also for international law and the balance of power in the region. Critics argue that such actions may set a dangerous precedent for U.S. interventionism. As this story develops, lawmakers are calling for an immediate briefing for Congress to discuss the potential consequences.
This urgent situation raises significant questions about the future of U.S. foreign policy and the constitutional boundaries of executive power. As reactions pour in, the world watches closely for the next steps in this unprecedented scenario.
Stay tuned for more updates as this situation unfolds.
