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Franco Ordonez

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The U.S. strikes Venezuela, captures President Maduro

But there is also a lot of uncertainty.

Up First from NPR
The U.S. strikes Venezuela, captures President Maduro

I was speaking with Mark Fierstein, who advised multiple administrations on Latin America.

Up First from NPR
The U.S. strikes Venezuela, captures President Maduro

He said Trump can claim victory for capturing someone indicted long ago.

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The U.S. strikes Venezuela, captures President Maduro

The question, though, is how much further is he willing to go?

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The U.S. strikes Venezuela, captures President Maduro

Yeah, I mean, as we just heard from Kerry, the Venezuelan Vice President, Delcy Rodriguez, told state TV that she didn't know where Maduro was and was calling for a proof of life.

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The U.S. strikes Venezuela, captures President Maduro

There's a state of emergency as well that's been called.

Up First from NPR
The U.S. strikes Venezuela, captures President Maduro

Yeah, I mean, I'm going to be watching the president's press conference later today to see what he has to say.

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The U.S. strikes Venezuela, captures President Maduro

Of course, what steps is the U.S.

Up First from NPR
The U.S. strikes Venezuela, captures President Maduro

going to take to make sure the Venezuelan infrastructure doesn't crumble?

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The U.S. strikes Venezuela, captures President Maduro

I mean, it is really a delicate moment where we just don't know how things are going to turn out.

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The U.S. strikes Venezuela, captures President Maduro

I mean, in addition to where this leaves Venezuela, Daniel, there's also this big question about how Trump's own supporters are going to feel about this overseas act, such an aggressive act.

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The U.S. strikes Venezuela, captures President Maduro

I mean, Trump came to power with an America first agenda.

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The U.S. strikes Venezuela, captures President Maduro

And so far this term, his international focus has really alienated some of his supporters.

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The U.S. strikes Venezuela, captures President Maduro

So I expect we're going to be hearing a lot from Trump supporters and there's going to be a new debate among them, as well as a Republican Party.

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The U.S. strikes Venezuela, captures President Maduro

as well as Congress is coming back.

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The U.S. strikes Venezuela, captures President Maduro

So there's going to be a lot of questions about that as well.

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The U.S. strikes Venezuela, captures President Maduro

Thank you, Daniel.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 01-03-2026 6AM EST

Several explosions were reported in the capital Caracas early this morning, and President Trump soon confirmed that the U.S.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 01-03-2026 6AM EST

had completed airstrikes in Venezuela and were flying the Venezuelan leader and his wife out of the country.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 01-03-2026 6AM EST

Strikes come amid rising tensions between the U.S.