Overview
- President Donald Trump began a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago residence addressing Nicolás Maduro’s detention, calling the operation the most effective display of U.S. military power.
- Trump posted on Truth Social a photograph showing Maduro in custody, providing the first public image of the detained Venezuelan leader.
- The U.N. Secretary-General said he is deeply concerned about the situation in Venezuela and urged all parties to pursue dialogue.
- Russia’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement voicing concern about the prospect of a U.S. military invasion related to the events in Venezuela.
- Key operational details, including who directed the attacking forces and the extent of any U.S. military role, remain unclear, though reports say Trump demanded Maduro’s surrender by phone about a week earlier.