JUICEπŸŠβ€” 1.6.2026 β€” DeSantis Breaks Silence on Maduro's Capture β€” Operation Tidal Wave Claims Over 10K Arrests β€” and More...

JUICEπŸŠβ€” 1.6.2026 β€” DeSantis Breaks Silence on Maduro's Capture β€” Operation Tidal Wave Claims Over 10K Arrests β€” and More...

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Daniel Molina
Daniel Molina
January 6, 2026

DeSantis Slams 'Yoke' Maduro Regime in First Comments Since Dictator's Capture

Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered his first remarks since the apprehension of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro by U.S. military forces over the weekend while speaking at "Deportation Depot" in Sanderson this week. READ MORE.

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Rep. Darren Soto: "Do Nothing Republicans let healthcare costs rise and Trump get away with anything. The midterms can't come soon enough."

Rep. Jimmy Patronis: "@Tim_Walz has failed the people he was elected to serve and betrayed taxpayers along the way. Running for governor is the least of his problems. He needs to be indicted!"

Rep. Gus Bilirakis: "Lower costs, less waste, and falling mortgage rates-thanks to House Republicans and President Trump. We're fighting to keep the American dream of homeownership alive."

Governor Ron DeSantis: "Today, I was proud to announce a new milestone in our joint efforts to combat illegal immigration and restore order in our communities: Florida law enforcement have arrested more than 10,400 illegal immigrants across the state."

 

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Gov. Ron DeSantis

 

Byron Donalds Calls Out Florida Democrats for Defending Maduro β€” By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich β€” 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).

DOJ Release New Indictment Charging Maduro and Associates β€” By The Floridian's Joseph Quesada β€” A U.S. Justice Department indictment was unsealed in federal court in New York, charging recently captured Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro with narco-terrorism conspiracy, weapons charges, and cocaine-importation conspiracy.

Trump Says the U.S. Will 'Run' Venezuela 'Properly' Post Maduro β€” By The Floridian's Joseph Quesada β€” President Donald Trump has said that his administration will temporarily run Venezuela now that Dictator Nicholas Maduro has been arrested.

Carlos Gimenez Defends Maduro's Capture, Accuses Democrats of Defending 'Narco Terrorist' β€” By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade β€” Florida Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R) defended President Donald Trump’s military operation to secure and capture former Venezuelan President NicolΓ‘s Maduro.

 

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FPL

 

Rubio says US Won't 'Run' Venezuela Directly β€” By The Floridian's Joseph Quesada β€” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday joined several news programs to discuss the Trump administration’s plan to β€˜run’ Venezuela, following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, which occurred on Saturday.

Byron Donalds Hauls $45M in 2025, Over $13M in Q4 for Gubernatorial Bid β€” By The Floridian's Michael Costeines β€” Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) raised a whopping $45 million in 2025, including $13.1 million in the fourth quarter, according to his campaign and political action committeeΒ Friends of Byron Donalds.

Trump Renews Calls to Annex Greenland After Maduro's Capture β€” By The Floridian's Joseph Quesada β€” A day after the U.S.’s capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump on Sunday reiterated his stance on the self-governing Danish territory, Greenland.

DeSantis Slams 'Yoke' Maduro Regime in First Comments Since Dictator's Capture β€” By The Floridian's Michael Costeines β€” Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered his first remarks since the apprehension of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro by U.S. military forces over the weekend while speaking at "Deportation Depot" in Sanderson this week.

 

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Republican Party of Florida
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Rene Garcia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mike Waltz Declares 'We are Not at War with Venezuela' β€” By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich β€” United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz appeared before the United Nations Security Council after the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, stressing that the United States is not at war with the country, that the Trump Administration's actions were lawful, and that Maduro's fraudulent reelection in 2024 was already declared illegitimate.

DeSantis Announces Over 10,000 Illegal Alien Arrests Under 'Operation Tidal Wave' β€” By The Floridian's Michael Costeines β€” Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that more than 10,000 illegal aliens have been arrested in Florida as part of "Operation Tidal Wave" while speaking at the "Deportation Depot" in Sanderson this week.

Why Talking About Oil Is Easier Than Action: The Script of Avoidance on Venezuela β€” Opinion β€” True leadership is measured by clear thinking and honest direction. The public response to recent events in Venezuela shows something else: repetition without substance.

Could President Trump, Rubio now target Cuba's Long-Standing Dictatorial Regime? β€” By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres β€” 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."

 

The JUICE is posted by Daniel Molina and Javier Manjarres

 

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Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is a managing editor and legislative correspondent with a decade of experience covering the evolving political landscape of the American South and Southwest.

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