Elon Musk reposted a video with the simple caption "Well said".The video features a Venezuelan-American woman passionately defending the U.S. military operation on January 3, 2026, that captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. She argues that the raid prevented a total institutional collapse in Venezuela, allowing for a more stable transition to a new government. She strongly criticizes American liberals for opposing the action primarily due to their anti-Trump sentiments, claiming they are prioritizing partisanship over the relief and freedom it brings to millions of suffering Venezuelans.Key Context (as of January 4, 2026):The U.S. conducted "Operation Absolute Resolve," a swift nighttime raid involving airstrikes to neutralize air defenses, followed by special forces (including Delta Force) extracting Maduro from Caracas.

Maduro and his wife were flown to New York, where they face long-standing U.S. federal charges, including narco-terrorism, cocaine importation conspiracy, and related offenses (stemming from a 2020 indictment, recently updated).

President Trump stated the U.S. will temporarily "run" Venezuela to oversee a transition and secure its oil resources.

Reactions are deeply polarized: Many Venezuelan expatriates and opposition supporters worldwide celebrated the ouster, viewing Maduro's regime as responsible for economic collapse, hyperinflation, and over 7 million refugees. Inside Venezuela, government loyalists protested the "kidnapping" and U.S. intervention, while streets remained tense but largely calm.

The post has gone viral, with over 100,000 likes, millions of views, and thousands of replies split along partisan lines—strong support from MAGA/ conservative users praising it as "America First" justice, versus criticism from others over sovereignty, international law, and risks of prolonged U.S. involvement.


Musk's amplification highlights his alignment with views framing the operation as a humanitarian and strategic success, despite the controversy. The event draws historical parallels to the 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama (to arrest Manuel Noriega), but on a larger scale given Venezuela's size and oil significance.