US Captures Venezuela's Maduro in Daring 30-Minute Raid with 150 Aircraft

• US forces executed "Operation Absolute Resolve" on January 2nd, capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in under 30 minutes.
• The mission involved over 150 aircraft, including F-22s, F-35s, and B-1 bombers, demonstrating vast coordination across the Western Hemisphere.
• President Donald Trump authorized the raid, praising its "breathtaking speed, power, precision," and minimal US casualties.
• Troops breached Maduro's "fortress-like" compound in Caracas, with 7 explosions reported during the swift operation.
• Following the capture, Trump stated the US would temporarily run Venezuela, while Maduro faces narco-terrorism charges.

Why It Matters: US conducted a massive, swift military operation to capture Venezuelan President Maduro, facing narco-terrorism charges.