President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro is 'finally gone' following a US operation. Trump stated the operation responded to threats against American sovereignty and cited the Maduro regime's alleged theft of oil assets and hosting of foreign adversaries. He declared a new era of American dominance in the Western Hemisphere, vowing to secure borders and combat cartels. Trump thanked General Dan Caine and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth for their roles.