Rubio Slams Maduro: "Not Legitimate President," Leads Narco Cartel Amid US Strike

• US Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro an illegitimate president and head of a narco-terror group.
• Rubio accused Maduro of leading the "Cartel de Los Soles" and being indicted for drug pushing in the United States.
• The statement coincided with a US military strike in Venezuela, after which President Donald Trump announced Maduro's capture.
• Maduro's government, in power since 2013, has consistently rejected US accusations as politically motivated.
• The remarks highlight the US's hardline stance as tensions escalate around Maduro's leadership.

Why It Matters: Marco Rubio intensifies US pressure on Maduro, labeling him a narco-cartel leader amidst escalating tensions.