Trump says US has ‘captured’ Venezuelan President Maduro amid large scale strikes

United States President Donald Trump confirmed that a large-scale strike in Venezuela was conducted early Saturday morning and said that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured.

See below the full statement from President Trump shared on his Truth Social account: 

“The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country.

“This operation was done in conjunction with U.S. Law Enforcement. Details to follow. There will be a News Conference today at 11 A.M., at Mar-a-Lago. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP.”