Full: Trump drops bombshell on USA's 'Operation Absolute Resolve' to capture Venezuela's Maduro

Donald Trump stunned the world with an explosive news conference after a massive overnight U.S. operation in Caracas. Claiming overwhelming force by air, land, and sea, Trump said Venezuela’s leadership had been neutralized and that Washington would temporarily take charge of the country. He hailed the operation’s speed and secrecy, warned of even bigger strikes if required, and outlined sweeping plans for security and energy control. As Maduro is flown toward U.S. custody, Trump’s remarks signal a dramatic new phase in American power projection and global geopolitics.