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🚨 JUST IN: Venezuelans are literally crying TEARS OF JOY all because President Trump captured Ma...

By Eric Daugherty
Posted January 3, 2026

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Eric Daugherty is a conservative social media commentator known for posting pro-Trump content and right-leaning political updates on X (formerly Twitter). His style is enthusiastic and sensationalist, often using emojis and alarmist language to amplify viral narratives. Credibility is mixed, as he focuses on partisan amplification rather than independent journalism.

What's This About?

The post celebrates unverified claims of President Trump ordering a US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, depicting Venezuelans reacting with tears of joy and gratitude toward the US. It includes dramatic quotes like 'We want to thank GOD for His miracle!' and 'THANK YOU, UNITED STATES!' amid flags of both nations. The content taps into themes of American interventionism, Venezuelan liberation from socialism, and Trump as a heroic figure, linking to a video purportedly showing celebrations.[1][2]

🔥Why It's Trending

This content is surging due to breaking news on January 3, 2026, of a reported US 'large-scale strike' on Venezuela capturing Maduro, as confirmed in live streams and analyses. Timing aligns with Trump's immediate social media announcement and press conference, fueling real-time patriotic fervor among supporters. Relevance stems from long-standing US-Venezuela tensions, making it highly shareable amid global shock.[1][2]

💡Fun Facts

  • 1The operation targeted both Nicolás and Cecilia Maduro, indicted by the US Department of Justice on narcotics charges.[2]
  • 2US forces used air, land, and sea power in a nighttime assault on Caracas, described as unprecedented in Latin America for decades.[1][2]
  • 3Trump called it an 'assault for justice' in his press conference, praising the military's role.[2]
  • 4Venezuela's crisis has roots in hyperinflation and sanctions since 2019, heightening anti-Maduro sentiment worldwide.[1]
  • 5This marks a rare US leader apprehension abroad, evoking historical interventions like Panama in 1989.

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