Trump Claims US Forces Detained Venezuelan President Maduro, Removed Him From Country

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News18•03-01-2026, 16:07
Trump Claims US Forces Detained Venezuelan President Maduro, Removed Him From Country
- •Explosions and low-flying fighter jets reported in Caracas, Venezuela, leading to a state of emergency.
- •Donald Trump claimed on X (Truth Social) that US forces detained President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, removing them from the country.
- •Iran condemned the alleged American attack in Caracas, calling it "highly reprehensible."
- •US Embassy issued a travel warning for US citizens in Venezuela, advising them to remain in a safe location.
- •Neither the Pentagon nor the White House has officially confirmed Trump's claims, but US media suggests US forces are involved.
Why It Matters: Trump's explosive claim of US forces detaining Venezuelan President Maduro sparks international concern.
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