Rep. McGuire Applauds Successful Mission to Arrest Nicolás Maduro

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John McGuire (VA-05) released the following statement following the arrest and indictment of Nicolás Maduro on charges of narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, and several other crimes against the American people:

“Today, I celebrate one year in Congress serving the people of Virginia’s 5th District. I want to thank President Trump, our brave military and law enforcement personnel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and all involved for decisively protecting our homeland. Their precise actions ensured no U.S. personnel or equipment were lost, a testament to their skill and resolve,” said Rep. McGuire.

“As a Navy SEAL veteran, my team and I deployed on missions against dangerous cartels across South and Central America. I remember Venezuela in the 1990s: a peaceful, prosperous democracy. Today, Venezuela is a proxy for China, Iran, and Russia used to terrorize the U.S. with illicit drugs, mass illegal immigration, gangs, and cartels. For far too long, Nicolás Maduro and his thugs have poisoned our communities, destabilized the region, and fueled unimaginable suffering on the people of Venezuela,” he continued. 

“I've knocked on too many doors and seen parents break down in tears over the loss of their 18, 19, or 20 year-old sons and daughters to overdoses. President Trump is a true man of action who cares about the safety of the American people. In just one year, he's secured the border, made our streets safer, and driven murder rates down significantly.”

Rep. McGuire concluded, “This bold, clear operation in Venezuela sends an unmistakable message to foreign adversaries worldwide, whether they endanger our homeland, our way of life, or flood our nation with deadly narcotics: We will not waver. We will keep Americans safe at home and abroad. Venezuelans deserve freedom and prosperity. Thank God the tyranny is finally over!”