Maduro's TV Dances Provoked Trump's Venezuela Attack, Report Claims

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News18•06-01-2026, 08:39
Maduro's TV Dances Provoked Trump's Venezuela Attack, Report Claims
- •Nicolas Maduro's regular TV appearances, including dancing, were seen as a deliberate provocation by the Trump administration.
- •A US official cited "one dance move too many" as the moment that pushed matters over the edge for military action.
- •Maduro rejected Trump's ultimatum to step down, instead continuing defiant public appearances.
- •US officials interpreted Maduro's defiance as calling Washington's bluff, leading to a decision for military intervention.
- •An elite US military unit launched an operation in Caracas, detaining Maduro and Cilia Flores, who now face drug charges in New York.
Why It Matters: Maduro's defiant TV appearances were a key factor in Trump's decision to launch military action against Venezuela.
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