Overview
- Trump announced a large-scale strike on Venezuela and claimed Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores were captured and flown out early Saturday, following reports of multiple explosions around 2 a.m. ET.
- Venezuelan officials rejected the U.S. account and said they did not know the pair’s whereabouts, calling for proof of life.
- CNN broke into regular programming to air the Mar-a-Lago news conference live as Gen. Dan Caine outlined operational details.
- Viewers and commentators said Trump slurred words and at times appeared to close his eyes for extended periods while standing behind Gen. Caine.
- Critics in the U.S., including Justin Amash and Rep. Melanie Stansbury, labeled the action unconstitutional and called for congressional intervention or impeachment.