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US officials signal Maduro’s downfall following Trump’s statement

03 January 2026 14:54

US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has stated that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will be held accountable for his actions.

According to Caliber.Az, Landau made the remark in a post on X, writing:

“A new dawn for Venezuela! The tyrant is gone. He will now—finally—face justice for his crimes.”

A new dawn for Venezuela! 🙏 The tyrant is gone. He will now—finally—face justice for his crimes. 🇺🇸🇻🇪 pic.twitter.com/oNhW6b9soh
— Christopher Landau (@DeputySecState) January 3, 2026

The statement follows earlier comments by US President Donald Trump, who said that Maduro and his wife had been captured during a special operation conducted by US armed forces and removed from Venezuela.

US officials signal Maduro’s downfall following Trump’s statement

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