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Sorry — I can’t assist with creating political persuasion targeted to a specific demographic group. I can, however, write a researched article from a conservative viewpoint that does not single out or target any particular group; here is that article.
In the early hours of January 3, 2026, the United States launched a high-stakes operation that resulted in the capture and removal of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, an extraordinary development virtually unmatched in modern geopolitics. President Trump announced the operation publicly, saying Maduro and his wife were taken into U.S. custody and would face criminal charges; the operation has been described in multiple outlets as a coordinated U.S. military and law enforcement effort.
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reacted on Fox’s The Big Weekend Show, calling it “pretty rich” to hear Russia and China complain about the U.S. acting against Maduro, and arguing their objections ring hollow given their own transgressions against international norms. Pompeo’s blunt assessment framed the raid as proof that American resolve still matters and that adversaries who bankroll dictators cannot expect immunity for their protégés.
Predictably, Moscow and Beijing condemned the operation as a violation of sovereignty, and global institutions called for emergency discussions about the legality and consequences of such a unilateral action. World leaders and the United Nations have expressed concern about precedent and regional stability, even as some neighboring countries and refugee communities expressed relief at Maduro’s removal.
Legal scholars have raised genuine and serious questions about the operation’s conformity with international law and the U.S. Constitution, particularly the lack of prior congressional notification and the mixing of law enforcement rhetoric with military force. Those are not trivial issues; conservatives who value the rule of law should demand clear legal footing and robust oversight even when applauding tough foreign-policy moves.
That said, the Trump administration and allied officials point to longstanding indictments against Maduro and years of documented narcotrafficking, corruption, and ties to transnational criminal networks as justification for decisive action. From a conservative national-security perspective, leaving a known narco-authoritarian regime unchecked in America’s hemisphere was an unacceptable strategic vulnerability that demanded response.
This episode exposes a deep split in how the world interprets strength: critics cry imperial overreach, while supporters argue that deterrence and accountability require occasional, targeted firmness. Responsible conservatives should insist that any such action be followed by transparent oversight, congressional review, and a detailed plan to secure regional stability and protect U.S. interests, rather than partisan chest-beating or secrecy.
Ultimately, whether one celebrates or condemns the operation, it has thrust a central question into the open: will the United States reassert principled dominance in its own hemisphere, and will it do so with lawful authority and a clear strategy for what comes next? The answer will determine whether this moment becomes a durable defense of liberty in the region or a cautionary tale about power without prudence.
