Fact-Check Results:
This claim is true. Multiple independent, reputable news organizations confirm that President Donald Trump announced a U.S. military operation in Venezuela on January 3, 2026, resulting in the capture and removal of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife from the country. The operation was described as a "large scale strike" involving elite U.S. forces.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01/03/world/trump-united-states-strikes-venezuela
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/venezuela-us-military-strikes-maduro-trump/
https://apnews.com/article/venezuela-us-explosions-caracas-ca712a67aaefc30b1831f5bf0b50665e
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/loud-noises-heard-venezuela-capital-southern-area-without-electricity-2026-01-03/
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jan/03/caracas-explosions-venezuela-maduro-latest-news-updates-live
Confidence Level: 99%
Verdict: True
Warning: This tool is still in beta and may produce inaccurate results. Always verify information from reliable sources.
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2026-01-03 10:29:40 UTC
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