Trump Orders U.S. Military Strike in Venezuela, Captures Maduro
During a White House press conference on December 3, 2025, President Donald Trump reiterated his support for striking alleged Venezuelan drug boats, commenting that the strikes would “start very soon on land.” In the middle of the night, the U.S. did exactly that, launching military strikes in Caracas, Venezuela. READ MORE.
President Donald Trump: "[Maduro] was in a house that was more like a fortress than a house. It had steel doors, it had what they call a safety space where it's solid steel... He was trying to get into it, but he got bum rushed so fast that he didn't."
Rep. Carlos Gimenez: "Nicolas Maduro should've studied history before waving a sword at President Trump."
Rep. Darren Soto: "Capturing the murderous Dictator Maduro is a major step towards a #VenezuelaLibre. Now there must be concerted efforts to ensure the democratically elected Edmundo Gonzalez is seated as the rightful new president."
State Rep. Angie Nixon: "Make no mistake, Maduro's current presidency is illegitimate and should come to an immediate end. However, the Trump Administration had and still has an obligation to be transparent, ensure it follows international law and human rights standards, support a well thought out regional plan that promotes diplomacy and deescalation amongst Venezuela and neighboring Caribbean countries, and fully prioritizes the will and self-determination of the people of Venezuela."
BREAKING: Trump Orders U.S. Military Strike in Venezuela, Captures Maduro — By The Floridian's Daniel Molina — During a White House press conference on December 3, 2025, President Donald Trump reiterated his support for striking alleged Venezuelan drug boats, commenting that the strikes would “start very soon on land.” In the middle of the night, the U.S. did exactly that, launching military strikes in Caracas, Venezuela.
Florida Lawmakers React as Nicolás Maduro is Taken Into Custody — By The Floridian's Daniel Molina — As President Donald Trump prepares to address the country from Mar-a-Lago, news continues to surface regarding the early-morning bombing in Venezuela. Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have reportedly been taken into custody, and Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced indictments.
Could President Trump, Rubio now target Cuba's Long-Standing Dictatorial Regime? — By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres — During a press conference held in Palm Beach, Florida, to detail the overnight "Operation Midnight Hammer" military action where Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife were apprehended, President Donald Trump may have signaled that the Communist regime in Cuba is living on borrowed time, stating," Cuba is going to be something we'll end up talking about."
Diaz-Balart Rips Media Reporter Over False Statement About Supporting Venezuela's Machado for President — By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres — During a joint press conference in Miami to address the Trump administration's arrest of Venezuelan Dictator Nicholas Maduro, Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R) did not hold back against a local reporter, who accused the congressman and his colleagues, Reps. Carlos Gimenez and Maria Elvira Salazar, for refusing to support Maria Corina Machado to be the next President of Venezuela.
Byron Donalds Calls Out Florida Democrats Democrats for Defending Maduro — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) called out Democrats, including the 2026 gubernatorial candidates in Florida, for defending and staying silent about Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro after his recent capture by the U.S. military in a post to X (formerly Twitter).
Trump Says the U.S. Will 'Run' Venezuela 'Properly' Post Maduro — By The Floridian's Joseph Quesada — President Donald Trump has said that his administration will temporarily run Venezuela now that Dictator Nicholas Maduro has been arrested.
Florida Welcomes 34.3 Million Visitors in Third Quarter — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Florida welcomed an estimated 34.3 million travelers in the third quarter of 2025, continuing impressive year-over-year growth after a 0.3% increase in visitation from the third quarter of 2024, according to VISIT FLORIDA.
U.S. Military Confirms Five Killed in Strike on Alleged Drug Boats — By The Floridian's Joseph Quesada — The U.S. military revealed Wednesday it struck five suspected narco-terrorist vessels over the course of two days.
Byron Donalds Calls for Elimination of Senate Filibuster as Second Shutdown Concerns Rise — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) urged the U.S. Senate to eliminate the filibuster as concerns of a second government shutdown at the end of January loom, calling it "destructive" in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Kudlow.
Carlos Gimenez Compares Minnesota Daycare Fraud to 'Organized Crime' — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) compared the recently uncovered Minnesota daycare fraud scandal to organized crime in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., adding that government collusion must have been a factor in its perpetration.
DeSantis Announces $209 Million in Funding to Boost Rural Health Care — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that the State of Florida has been awarded $209 million through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) this week.
Trump Administration Rolls Back on Several Tariffs — By The Floridian's Joseph Quesada — President Donald Trump signed a New Year’s Eve executive order delaying increased tariffs for a year on select items.
The JUICE is posted by Daniel Molina and Javier Manjarres
