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LudwigPastorius

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24. "...Trump said...that...Maduro attempted to negotiate in the final days before U.S. forces captured him..."

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sat Jan 3, 2026, 11:01 PM

Jan 2026

Let me guess.

Maduro came to him with tears in his eyes, saying "Sir, you are the most merciful president in history, Please, sir, allow me to flee to Russia".

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Maduro and wife held on U.S. warship, Trump warns loyalists [View all] BumRushDaShow Jan 2026 OP

A true candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize no_hypocrisy Jan 2026 #1

Let's not miss that by not winning it he went into revenge mode underpants Jan 2026 #5

Let the looting of oil begin Ritabert Jan 2026 #2

Since Maduro lost the last election by 70% he was not the Venezuelan's choice but a dictator EX500rider Jan 2026 #3

From initial reports it was quite small and easy. Real easy. paleotn Jan 2026 #7

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And we are not the election avengers of the world. This is insane. mahina Jan 2026 #10

If Trump lost the election by 70% but stayed in power I'd hope they do. YMMV nt EX500rider Jan 2026 #11

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Yeah I figured, bigger team size then ST-6 I think EX500rider Jan 2026 #22

And arguably better Polybius Jan 2026 #23

Did we have any casualties?I've seen nothing either way. CanonRay Jan 2026 #4

What is his wife charged with? Why did they take her? Just because she's his wife? ChicagoTeamster Jan 2026 #6

Shoulda married better? oasis Jan 2026 #12

In a Kafkaesque judicial void C_U_L8R Jan 2026 #9

Will this act be ignored, or finally get him impeached? Bayard Jan 2026 #13

I wish.... Sweet Rosie Red Jan 2026 #14

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No way Polybius Jan 2026 #19

Didn't President Obama have to get Congressional approval to take out Saddam Housein? Bayard Jan 2026 #17

Bush took him out, not Obama Polybius Jan 2026 #20

You are quite correct Bayard Jan 2026 #21

"...Trump said...that...Maduro attempted to negotiate in the final days before U.S. forces captured him..." LudwigPastorius Jan 2026 #24