The United States sure knows how to start off a new year with a bang, doesn’t it? As we watched fireworks illuminate the sky over the nation’s capital, the administration decided to throw in a few extra sparks with a jaw-dropping military operation in Venezuela. Apparently, nothing says “Happy New Year” like handcuffing a dictator while he’s still in his pajamas. The daring mission unfolded with an A-team lineup of 150 aircraft from over 20 bases zooming toward their target, demonstrating that when the U.S. wants someone removed, it means business.

Operation Absolute Resolve was the epitome of efficiency. Cyber Command and Space Force made sure that Venezuelan air defense systems were as effective as a chocolate teapot. With radar and communications plunged into chaos, it was the perfect setup for the elite Delta Force to swoop in and grab Nicolás Maduro, catching him and his Cuban security off guard. All it took was a swift 15 minutes before the dictator found himself on a trip he’d never forget, blindfolded, and probably wondering if it’s too late to accept that retirement offer in Türkiye.

Back home, the President didn’t miss a second of the action, following along from a secure chamber in his Mar-a-Lago fortress. Some might say that America just checked off one of its most audacious military wins from the comfort of a plush Florida locale. It’s a move that sends a shiver down the spine of any enemy who dares to shake hands with our adversaries or, even worse, mocks America with a dance challenge.

Were Maduro’s New Year’s Eve plans with Chinese officials a misstep? Apparently! As it turns out, China isn’t the most reliable buddy, especially if their defense systems can’t even detect a kid’s drone fly-by. This bold operation showed the world that America isn’t playing defense—it’s playing a game of chess where every piece is in the right place at the right time. With such coordinated infiltration, the operation was as seamless as possible. One might argue it was more choreographed than a Broadway show, except this time the curtain didn’t fall on America.

Now, what lies ahead for Venezuela? It’s safe to say there’s no war—at least, not with the country. No, the real battle is against the demonic drug traffickers and corrupt regimes rotting away resources and turning living rooms into their personal piggy bank. Although the current vice president has been installed, let’s not pretend that it’s entirely their show. With the U.S. deftly managing a naval blockade and overseeing oil sanctions, Venezuela’s transformation into a cooperative neighbor is moving along as planned.

It’s not regime change; it’s about regime behavior change. The membership in the club of honest governments carries a price, and the U.S. ensures they pay up. With troop morale high and recruitment soaring, let’s just say America isn’t just flexing its military might—it’s reshaping the Western Hemisphere. Who’s next on the list? Only time will tell. But rest assured, no dodgy leader’s dance card is too full to get a call from Uncle Sam.