Trump Venezuela Maduro Capture 2026: Ana Navarro Slams 'Insane' U.S. Governance Plan
Ana Navarro criticizes President Trump's plan to 'run' Venezuela following the 2026 capture of Nicolás Maduro, warning against making the country a U.S. protectorate.
The dictator is out, but a new geopolitical storm is brewing. Following the news that the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, 'The View' cohost Ana Navarro has fired back at President Donald Trump's suggestion that the United States will now 'run' the South American nation.
Trump Venezuela Maduro Capture 2026 and the Pivot to Oil
According to Entertainment Weekly, President Trump announced on January 3, 2026, that a 'large-scale strike' resulted in the capture of Maduro and his wife. During a subsequent press conference, Trump's rhetoric shifted dramatically from drug trafficking accusations to a focus on oil. He stated that the U.S. would 'get the oil flowing' and 'run it properly,' mentioning that officials like Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio would oversee the operations.
Navarro Rejects 'U.S. Protectorate' Status
Navarro, who was born in Nicaragua, didn't hold back in her response. While she celebrated Maduro's downfall, calling him a 'son of a bitch,' she vehemently rejected Trump's plan for U.S. governance. She pointed out that the Democratic Unitary Platform had already defeated Maduro in the July 2024 election. 'I don't think that my Venezuelan brothers and sisters want to be a U.S. protectorate,' she said, calling the effort to run Venezuela 'insane' and urging a return to legitimate local leadership.
This content is AI-generated based on source articles. While we strive for accuracy, errors may occur. We recommend verifying with the original source.
Related Articles
Broadcaster Piers Morgan undergoes hip replacement surgery after a fall in London. Read about his recovery and why he's jokingly blaming Donald Trump.
Legendary actress Pam Grier tearfully recalls witnessing a lynching victim as a child on The View's MLK Day episode. Read about her trauma and the Soul Flix launch.
Piers Morgan is hospitalized with a fractured femur and needs a hip replacement. He jokingly blames Donald Trump for the accident following a viral tweet about buying the USA.
Finn Wolfhard hosts SNL, debuting with a hilarious sketch about generational clashes between a 90s boy band dad and his indie-loving son. See the highlights here.
Broadcaster Piers Morgan undergoes hip replacement surgery after a fall in London. Read about his recovery and why he's jokingly blaming Donald Trump.
Legendary actress Pam Grier tearfully recalls witnessing a lynching victim as a child on The View's MLK Day episode. Read about her trauma and the Soul Flix launch.
Piers Morgan is hospitalized with a fractured femur and needs a hip replacement. He jokingly blames Donald Trump for the accident following a viral tweet about buying the USA.
Finn Wolfhard hosts SNL, debuting with a hilarious sketch about generational clashes between a 90s boy band dad and his indie-loving son. See the highlights here.