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Farage Backs Trump's Controversial Venezuela Strikes, Maduro Captured

1/3/2026

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Nigel Farage defends U.S. President Donald Trump's airstrikes in Venezuela, calling them unorthodox and illegal.
He says the strikes could deter aggression from China and Russia.
The operation resulted in capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who face U.S. drug and weapons charges.
Explosions were reported in Caracas, Maduro's government accused attacks on civilian and military sites, and the UK Foreign Office advised British nationals to shelter.

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Nigel Farage defends U.S. President Donald Trump's airstrikes in Venezuela, calling them unorthodox and illegal.
He says the strikes could deter aggression from China and Russia.
The operation resulted in capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who face U.S. drug and weapons charges.
Explosions were reported in Caracas, Maduro's government accused attacks on civilian and military sites, and the UK Foreign Office advised British nationals to shelter.