President Donald Trump has made a tantalizing revelation about a covert military operation that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan leader. During an exclusive interview with the New York Post, the President discussed the involvement of a highly classified weapon, which he whimsically calls "The Discombobulator." This undisclosed system is said to have the capacity to incapacitate enemy equipment without relying on conventional arms.
The operation, which took place on January 3, was marked by the inability of Venezuelan forces to launch their Russian and Chinese-provided rockets. "They had Russian and Chinese rockets and they never got one off," President Trump remarked. "We came in and nothing worked. They were all set for us." More than 80 Venezuelan personnel, including soldiers, were reported dead, while one American service member was injured without any U.S. deaths.
This isn't the first instance of President Trump hinting at advanced U.S. weaponry. He has consistently alluded to the United States having capabilities that are beyond the knowledge of other nations. The President maintained his stance on the importance of keeping such devices secret, asserting that it is preferable not to discuss them publicly.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared a social media post from an unnamed Venezuelan security guard, as reported by the Daily Mail. The guard's account detailed debilitating physical effects experienced during the raid, including nosebleeds, vomiting, and disorientation, allegedly caused by a potent sound-based weapon. This led to the collapse of Maduro's security forces and Cuban bodyguards, as they were reportedly overwhelmed by the mysterious device.
Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured and transported to the USS Iwo Jima. Maduro is now detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where he has entered a plea of not guilty to federal charges that include narco-terrorism conspiracy and possession of destructive devices.
President Trump emphasized the deterrent effect of such weapons, stating, "We have weapons nobody else knows about. Some amazing weapons." These comments have drawn the attention of the international community, with the Kremlin expressing a need for clarification regarding the weapon's capabilities. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced that Russia is analyzing Trump's statements and their potential ramifications.
Despite persistent inquiries, President Trump has declined to share technical details about "The Discombobulator," citing the importance of maintaining its secrecy. While the exact nature of this weapon remains shrouded in mystery, the President appears to leverage the enigma as a strategic warning to adversaries.
