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Trump Faces Debate on Controversial Venezuela Invasion Plan

1/10/2026

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On January 9, U.S. President Donald Trump faced a debate on The View over authorizing an invasion to capture Nicolás Maduro.
Sunny Hostin, The View co-host, labeled the operation a 'kidnapping'.
Alyssa Farah Griffin, The View co-host, attempted to mediate.
Ana Navarro, The View co-host, defended the move, citing Venezuela's dictatorship and human rights abuses.
Navarro concluded the operation's success hinges on releasing political prisoners and free elections in Venezuela.

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Story summary

On January 9, U.S. President Donald Trump faced a debate on The View over authorizing an invasion to capture Nicolás Maduro.
Sunny Hostin, The View co-host, labeled the operation a 'kidnapping'.
Alyssa Farah Griffin, The View co-host, attempted to mediate.
Ana Navarro, The View co-host, defended the move, citing Venezuela's dictatorship and human rights abuses.
Navarro concluded the operation's success hinges on releasing political prisoners and free elections in Venezuela.