It’s a Monday that kicks off with a bang—quite literally—and it seems President Trump is writing his own action movie script, complete with explosions, villains, and daring raids. From New York City’s jails to the jungles of Venezuela, the story of Nicolas Maduro’s capture shakes up the headlines. With Trump at the helm, events unfold in true blockbuster fashion.
Nicolas Maduro, the Venezuelan dictator, is now tucked away safely in a New York City jail. It appears he’s being watched with as much diligence as one might expect, given the history of notorious figures who’ve graced those cells. Regardless, the operation, cleverly dubbed “Operation Absolute Resolve,” has shifted the power dynamics in Venezuela. Trump has announced that the U.S. will oversee the transition until the waters calm, with Marco Rubio tagged as the temporary leader. One has to pause and admire the choice of a senator with an affinity for Cuban sandwiches over Cuban dictators.
Of course, there was a slight hiccup when Trump revealed he was less than fond of Maduro’s dance moves. It seems the dictator’s rhythm left the President so perturbed that the final decision to remove him came without hesitation. Every wedding dance floor enthusiast must be quaking in their rented patent leather shoes — don’t worry, folks, you’re safe for now. Meanwhile, Hezbollah rushed to condemn the U.S. for what they called thuggery, earning a snicker for their attempt to cast stones from their glass house.
And what action-packed story is complete without a side note of international tension? Trump’s bold move prompted a stern warning to Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro, urging him to watch his back—one eager volunteer has already stepped up for the task. Amidst the clamor, Trump is hell-bent on restoring law and order in Venezuela, intent on tidying up what’s been quite a messy neighborly situation. In Trump’s playbook, achieving stability in Venezuela somehow aligns with making TJ pizza great again. It’s hard not to appreciate the ambition, even if it sounds like it came straight from a late-night sitcom.
While Maduro’s capture is a riveting chapter, one can’t ignore the domestic woes facing Democrats. Turns out, Trump’s international escapades show a stark contrast to the swamp the Democrats seem to be wading through domestically. As Trump focuses on drug reduction and energy prices, his actions inadvertently lighten the load for mayors who might be too occupied with virtue signaling to address pressing issues. In the blockbuster that is Trump’s presidency, each move he makes, whether or not you agree with the strategy, leaves Democrats scrambling for a coherent response. It’s a spectacle, and who doesn’t enjoy a good show?
