Trump Claims US Used 'Sonic Weapons' in Maduro Raid; Experts Skeptical

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Firstpost•22-01-2026, 15:30
Trump Claims US Used 'Sonic Weapons' in Maduro Raid; Experts Skeptical
- •Donald Trump claimed the US used 'sonic weapons' in a raid to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, stating, "We have weapons nobody else knows about."
- •The claim resurfaces interest in 'Havana Syndrome,' where US diplomats experienced neurological symptoms, possibly linked to sonic devices.
- •Sonic weapons, or Long Range Acoustic Devices (LRADs), emit high-frequency sound waves up to 150-160 decibels, causing pain, disorientation, and potential permanent hearing damage.
- •A viral social media post, shared by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, described Venezuelan guards bleeding and vomiting after a 'sonic weapon' attack during the raid.
- •Experts remain skeptical, with no independent verification of the claims and the Pentagon declining to comment on operational security.
Why It Matters: Trump's claim of using secret 'sonic weapons' in Venezuela sparks debate, with experts questioning the evidence.
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