Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Trump Reveals 'Discombobulator' Weapon in Maduro Capture
President Trump talked about a secret weapon called 'The Discombobulator' that helped capture Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro.
This weapon made the enemy's equipment stop working, so the US forces could capture Maduro without any problems.
Maduro was then taken to the United States to face charges.
Some people in Venezuela said their radar systems stopped working and they felt sick during the operation, but these details haven't been checked by others.
The operation was successful, and no American soldiers were hurt.
Trump also said the US turned off 'almost all of the lights in Caracas' during the raid.
Additionally, Trump threatened to use military force against drug cartels, which could include operations in Mexico.
President Trump revealed a secret weapon called 'The Discombobulator' used in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
The weapon reportedly made enemy equipment, including rockets, inoperable during the raid in Caracas.
Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured and flown to the United States to face federal charges.
Trump mentioned that the US turned off 'almost all of the lights in Caracas' during the operation.
Trump also threatened military action against drug cartels, potentially extending into Mexico.
- Who
- President Donald Trump, Nicolás Maduro, Cilia Flores
- What
- Capture of Maduro using a secret weapon called 'The Discombobulator'
- When
- January 3
- Where
- Caracas, Venezuela
- Why
- To capture Maduro and bring him to the US to face federal drug and weapons charges
Government Perspective
Opposition Perspective
Weapon Disclosure
Government Perspective
The government claims the weapon was necessary and effective in disabling enemy systems.
Opposition Perspective
Critics argue the disclosure of such a weapon could compromise national security and future operations.
Military Action Justification
Government Perspective
The government believes the operation was justified to capture a wanted individual and disrupt drug trafficking.
Opposition Perspective
Opponents question the legality and ethics of the operation, especially without international consensus.
- Weapon Name
- The Discombobulator
- Operation Name
- Operation Absolute Resolve
- Target
- Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores
- Location
- Caracas, Venezuela
- Date
- January 3
- Outcome
- Maduro captured and flown to the US
- American Casualties
- None
- Additional Threats
- Trump threatened military action against drug cartels, including in Mexico
