January 3, 2026
WATCH: “It Could Have Happened” – Trump Reveals US Military was Prepared to KILL Maduro if Necessary – Says He Made it to Safe Room but Was Unable to Close Door Before Troops Apprehended Him (VIDEO)
President Trump revealed during a press conference earlier that US military forces were prepared to kill Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro if he “pushed back or resisted” during the invasion of Venezuela and the successful capture of Maduro and his wife on Saturday. Despite what Trump described as “a lot of gunfire,” US troops were able to apprehend Maduro and take him into custody via helicopter successfully. The post WATCH: “It Could Have Happened” – Trump Reveals US Military was Prepared to KILL Maduro if Necessary – Says He Made it to Safe Room but Was Unable to Close Door Before Troops Apprehended Him (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
TL;DR
- US military forces were prepared to kill Nicolas Maduro if he resisted during his capture.
- Maduro and his wife were successfully apprehended by US troops.
- Maduro has been indicted in the Southern District of New York on charges of Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy, Cocaine Importation Conspiracy, and weapons charges.
- Trump stated that the US is now in control of Venezuela and he intends to run the country.
- Maduro attempted to reach a steel-reinforced safe room but was apprehended before he could close the door.
- Trump indicated that the US was prepared for a secondary strike with a large naval force if necessary.
- Trump also put Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on notice, stating "Something’s gonna have to be done with Mexico."
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