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Nikki Haley's son has a message for Trump after Nicolas Maduro's capture, ‘We can’t afford to screw this up…’

Nalin Haley endorses the US military action in Venezuela, calling for a focus on establishing a pro-American government.

Published on: Jan 04, 2026 05:41 pm IST
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Nalin Haley, the son of Indian-origin Republican politician Nikki Haley, has expressed his support for the recent military operation conducted by the United States in Venezuela, emphasizing that the “next phase” must learn from the mistakes made in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Trump's operation in Venezuela

Nalin Haley backs the US operation in Venezuela, highlighting the importance of learning from past conflicts. (Instagram/nalinhaley)

The US launched an attack on Venezuela on January 3, resulting in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, with President Donald Trump pledging to “run the country” until a “proper” transition of power occurs.

The leftist leader of Venezuela and his spouse were apprehended at their residence and transported to the US, as part of a dramatic overnight operation conducted by special forces, which also included assaults on military installations.

Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores have since faced charges related to weapons and drug offenses in New York.

Trump further assured that American oil companies would enter the country and cautioned that the US would execute a second attack if necessary.

Nalin also commended Trump, his administration, and the US military for their successful execution of the operation in Venezuela. 

“America is and always will be #1,” he added.

Also Read: What is Nicolás Maduro’s net worth? A look at ‘captured’ Venezuelan President's wealth

Here's what happened in Afghanistan and Iran

Nalin Haley's caution pertains to the protracted and expensive military engagements of the US in Iraq and Afghanistan, which collectively endured for approximately two decades. The US succeeded in overthrowing governments but encountered difficulties in establishing stable administrations. 

Both nations experienced prolonged periods of insurgency, significant civilian losses, and political turmoil, culminating in the US withdrawal after expending trillions of dollars. He is advocating for Washington to refrain from making similar errors in Venezuela by guaranteeing that any emerging government is stable, competent, and aligned with American interests.

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti

Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.

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