US President Donald Trump spoke about the operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Trump said he monitored the military operation in real time from his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida.
“I was able to watch it in real time, and I watched every aspect of it, and I listened to the communication between, you know, where we were in Florida and out in the field in Venezuela,” Trump told Fox News “It was amazing to see the professionalism, the quality of leadership, the professionalism.”
Praise for US Forces and equipment
Trump highlighted the skill of US forces and the advanced equipment used during the overnight operation, emphasizing that everything “worked so perfectly.”
“It’s been amazing to see how good they were, how professional they were, how incredible the equipment we have is — I mean, the level of equipment and to see how it worked so perfectly,” he said.
The President confirmed that the operation had no US casualties, with only minor injuries reported.
“To have a few injuries, but no death on our side, is really amazing,” Trump added.
Comparison with Afghanistan withdrawal
Trump drew a direct contrast between the Venezuelan operation and the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan under President Biden, signaling a shift in American military effectiveness.
“We’re not a laughingstock anymore,” he said, reflecting on the perception of US military capabilities.
