Rep. Nancy Mace Applauds President Trump and U.S. Military for Successful Operation Capturing Venezuelan Dictator Nicolás Maduro

January 3, 2026 Press Release CHARLESTON, S.C. (Jan. 3, 2026) – Congresswoman Nancy Mace applauds President Trump and the United States military for its successful operation in capturing an illegal Venezuelan president Nicholas Maduro. “President Trump took bold and decisive action today. His brilliant decision to have the brave members of our War department execute a dramatic operation to seize international narco terrorist Nicholas Maduro has made America safer and stronger than ever. "President Trump has once again shown the world what a strong, well led America can do: strike anywhere, any time, against its enemies. "The Dictator Maduro thought he could peddle drugs into America and support terrorists, but President Trump showed him otherwise. "I am so proud of President Trump, Secretary Hegseth, the men and women of the War Department, and our law enforcement officers who all worked together flawlessly to bring Maduro and his wife to the US to face justice." ### Issues : Defense & Security Securing Our Borders Trade & Foreign Policy