Trump Celebrates Capture of Nicolas Maduro in New York Times Phone Interview

New York Times - World Political StrategyNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Tyler PagerJanuary 3, 2026 at 11:32 AM

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In a phone interview with The New York Times on January 3, 2026, President Trump confirmed and celebrated the U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Trump described the operation as "brilliant," citing "good planning" and "great troops." The interview occurred shortly after Trump announced the capture on social media. When asked if he had consulted Congress before the military action, Trump stated that they would discuss it later at a planned news conference. He declined to elaborate on the future of Venezuela or the justification for the mission, promising further details at the 11 a.m. press conference at Mar-a-Lago. The brief phone call lasted less than a minute.

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The phone call lasted 50 seconds.

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Trump said he would speak at 11 a.m. from Mar-a-Lago.

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President Trump announced on social media that the United States had captured Nicolás Maduro.

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Trump did not address whether he had consulted Congress.

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Trump called the U.S. operation in Venezuela “brilliant”.

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Mar-a-Lago 40% Congress 50% The New York Times ×270% United States 75% Venezuela ×380% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×285% Donald Trump ×795%

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capture of maduro 100% venezuela 80% u.s. operation 80% donald trump 70% military strike 60% congressional authority 60% news conference 50% social media 40%