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The View Debates Trump's Controversial Maduro Capture

1/6/2026

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On January 6, 2026, cohosts of The View debated U.S. President Donald Trump’s capture of Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan leader, without congressional approval.
They agreed Maduro was illegitimate, but questioned the legality of the action.
Sunny Hostin argued the move violated international law.
Alyssa Farah Griffin cited past U.S. actions against leaders such as Saddam Hussein and Muammar Gaddafi.
Whoopi Goldberg said Venezuelans should determine their own future.

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On January 6, 2026, cohosts of The View debated U.S. President Donald Trump’s capture of Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan leader, without congressional approval.
They agreed Maduro was illegitimate, but questioned the legality of the action.
Sunny Hostin argued the move violated international law.
Alyssa Farah Griffin cited past U.S. actions against leaders such as Saddam Hussein and Muammar Gaddafi.
Whoopi Goldberg said Venezuelans should determine their own future.