President Trump’s decisive military action successfully captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, exposing the extent of Cuba’s military infiltration that was propping up the narcoterrorist regime and protecting America’s interests in the Western Hemisphere.
Story Highlights
- Operation Absolute Resolve eliminated 32 Cuban military officers defending Maduro’s regime
- Trump’s Delta Force successfully captured wanted narcoterrorist Maduro for U.S. prosecution
- Cuba’s extensive military presence in Venezuela finally exposed and neutralized
- U.S. moves to reclaim stolen Venezuelan oil resources under new leadership
Trump Eliminates Cuban-Protected Narcoterrorist Regime
On January 3, 2026, President Trump authorized Operation Absolute Resolve, a precision military strike that successfully captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.
The operation revealed the shocking extent of Cuban military control over Venezuela, with 32 Cuban military and intelligence officers killed while defending the narcoterrorist regime. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that Cuban personnel comprised Maduro’s entire guard detail and spy agency, effectively making Venezuela a Cuban puppet state.
#UPDATE 32 Cuban nationals were killed during the US attack on Caracas that culminated in the capture of Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro, the government in Havana said Sunday.
The deceased were members of Cuba's Revolutionary Armed Forces or the Ministry of the Interior who… pic.twitter.com/MWBU9TEbmB
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) January 5, 2026
Decisive Action Against Years of Criminal Enterprise
The Trump administration’s bold military intervention came after Maduro rejected a December 2025 exile offer to Turkey, choosing instead to continue his criminal operations. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced new narcoterrorism indictments against both Maduro and Flores in Manhattan federal court.
The operation targeted a regime that had been using Venezuelan resources for drug trafficking while Cuban forces maintained their stranglehold on the nation’s security apparatus, demonstrating the dangerous foreign influence threatening American interests.
Constitutional Authority and Strategic Victory
Republican leaders praised Trump’s use of Article II constitutional powers to protect American interests against foreign threats. Senator Mike Lee confirmed the operation fell within presidential authority to counter actual threats, while House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain celebrated the removal of a known narcoterrorist.
The successful mission demonstrated American military superiority, with Delta Force and specialized aviation units executing the complex operation despite losing one helicopter to enemy fire.
Reclaiming Stolen Resources and Regional Stability
Vice President JD Vance emphasized that the operation serves justice by ensuring “stolen oil must be returned,” addressing Venezuela’s vast energy resources that had been misappropriated under the criminal regime.
With Maduro and Flores scheduled for January 5, 2026 federal court appearances in New York, the Trump administration has effectively removed a major destabilizing force in the Western Hemisphere. The operation sets a clear precedent that America will not tolerate foreign-backed criminal enterprises operating in our neighborhood.
