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Maduro to stand trial on criminal charges in US, says Utah Senator Mike Lee

Trump said the United States had carried out a large-scale strike and captured Maduro and his wife.

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Sen. Mike Lee said Secretary of State Marco Rubio told him Nicolás Maduro had been arrested by U.S. personnel and would stand trial in the United States. Lee said the action likely fell within presidential authority, while Venezuela condemned the U.S. operation as an act of aggression.

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President who announced the U.S. strike and the capture of Maduro

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Mike Lee
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Senator who described the arrest and endorsed the operation’s likely constitutional basis

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Marco Rubio
Secretary of State

Secretary of State who Lee said informed him about Maduro’s arrest

ALSO MENTIONED  Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelan president reported arrested by U.S. personnel; Venezuela’s statement said he ordered national defense plans

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Trump-Ordered U.S. Operation Captures Nicolás Maduro

Outlets report that a U.S. military operation captured Nicolás Maduro, an action President Trump announced and defended. Coverage also addresses questions about congressional authority and what would happen next. Left-leaning outlets emphasize concerns about legality, congressional authorization and potential consequences, including impeachment calls. Center outlets report a range of lawmakers’ reactions, often focusing on oversight and the administration’s next steps. Right-leaning outlets include praise for the operation and arguments that Democrats are inconsistent, while some also cover legal objections.

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