Trump Announces Raid to Arrest Venezuela's Maduro and His Wife (Full press conference)

Summary

President Donald Trump announced the US military capture of Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, describing a large joint operation and stating the US will run Venezuela until a proper transition. He said US oil companies will rebuild Venezuela's oil infrastructure, restart production, and sell oil, while the embargo on Venezuelan oil remains in effect. Officials including Pete Hegseth, Dan Caine, and Marco Rubio praised the operation and discussed implications for the region.

• Trump announced a US military raid in Caracas that captured Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
• The operation involved over 150 aircraft and was described as precise with no US fatalities.
• Trump said the US will run Venezuela until a safe and judicious transition can occur.
• He said large US oil companies will spend billions to repair Venezuela's oil infrastructure and restart production.
• The embargo on Venezuelan oil remains in full effect, and the US is prepared for a second larger attack if needed.
• Officials warned Cuba and other regional actors about US resolve.
• Trump commented on Russia-Ukraine war deaths and said he wants to stop the killing.