At a GOP retreat, he boasts of US military power and claims “paid” protests for Maduro.
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Moneycontrol07-01-2026, 02:01

Trump Brags Venezuela Operation, Slams Critics for Denying Credit

  • President Trump praised the US military's strength in a Venezuela operation during a speech to House Republicans.
  • He accused political opponents of refusing to acknowledge the operation's success, framing criticism as partisan denial.
  • Trump intensified rhetoric against Nicolás Maduro, alleging he "killed millions" and used torture, citing a facility in Caracas.
  • He claimed "radical left" backed protests for Maduro and that these demonstrations were organized by "paid people."
  • Remarks signal White House strategy to sell the operation as military dominance and raise political tension for future steps.

Why It Matters: Trump used the Venezuela operation to boost military image and attack political rivals.

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