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On January 3, 2026, U.S. forces executed a precision operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who were subsequently transported to New York to face charges. The dramatic development marks one of the most consequential actions in the hemisphere in decades and signals that the United States is willing to act decisively when our national security is at stake.
Conservative leaders and national security hawks have every reason to applaud this outcome, because weak talk and paper sanctions never stopped the cartels that used Venezuela as a launching pad for poison into our streets. Rep. Rick Crawford rightly said on Fox News that “America is safer today,” and the operation demonstrates the kind of calculated, results-driven leadership Americans elect to keep their families safe.
This was not a stunt; it was the enforcement of a long-standing criminal indictment for narco-terrorism and drug trafficking that accused Maduro of running state-sponsored criminal enterprises that target the United States. Bringing him to face justice on American soil sends a clear message to dictators and drug lords: our laws and our citizens matter, and no one is above accountability.
Yes, there will be howls from international law purists and regimes that profit from chaos, but their outrage does not absolve decades of criminality and trafficking that have wrecked lives across our country. World leaders and some nations condemned the raid while others expressed relief that a brutal regime may finally face consequences, underscoring that this moment shifts the balance of power in the hemisphere.
Now Congress and the American people must rally behind a clear post-capture strategy instead of reflexive objections; the administration has signaled it will be involved in Venezuela’s stabilization and in securing the region against criminal networks. Conservatives should insist on accountability, a firm plan to restore order, and oversight to ensure American interests and constitutional principles guide what comes next.
This is a watershed moment for patriots who believe in law, order, and the protection of American families from foreign threats. Stand with the men and women who executed this operation, demand that our leaders finish the job with prudence and strength, and never apologize for defending the homeland against those who weaponize chaos to harm our people.
