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Trump’s January Hard‑Power Raids Trigger Deaths, Maduro Capture, and Global Tensions

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Minnesota Immigration Raid Leaves Two Civilians Dead Federal agents conducted a raid in Minnesota that resulted in the fatal shooting of mother Renee Good and ICU nurse Alex Pretti, while 5‑year‑old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken to a Texas detention center and reported as depressed [1]. The operation sparked nationwide outrage and intensified scrutiny of ICE’s enforcement tactics [1]. Local officials called for investigations into the use of lethal force during the raid [1].

Public Opinion Swings Against ICE Aggression Fox News poll released in late January showed 59 % of voters consider ICE “too aggressive,” a ten‑point increase since July [1]. The poll indicated growing public discomfort with federal immigration enforcement methods [1]. Lawmakers cited the data when proposing reforms to limit raid authority [1].

Border Czar Signals Conditional Drawdown of Forces Border czar Tom Homan told reporters the White House wants to “cool the situation” in Minnesota but warned that the administration is “not surrendering the president’s mission on immigration enforcement” [1]. Homan indicated a possible reduction of federal presence contingent on local cooperation [1]. The statement aimed to balance de‑escalation with the administration’s hard‑line immigration stance [1].

Special‑Forces Operation Captures Venezuelan President Maduro On Jan 3, U.S. special‑forces seized Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a high‑profile raid, transporting them to a New York jail described by consultant Sam Mangel as “truly is hell” [1]. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the operation a removal from a “gangster paradise” [1]. The capture marks a rare direct action against a sitting foreign head of state [1].

Trump Accepts Nobel Medal Intended for Machado President Trump accepted the Nobel Peace Prize medal originally awarded to opposition figure María Corina Machado, presenting it as a consolation after his own bid failed [1]. Critics argued the gesture reduced the award’s symbolic value and politicized the Nobel institution [1]. The acceptance was highlighted in media as an example of Trump’s penchant for symbolic gestures [1].

Trump Threatens Iran and Demands Greenland Transfer At the Davos summit, Trump renewed threats against the Islamic Republic of Iran and publicly urged Denmark to hand over Greenland to the United States [1]. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that “middle powers must act together” in response to the demand [1]. The statements intensified diplomatic tensions with European allies and underscored the administration’s aggressive foreign‑policy posture [1].

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Aug 2025 – The CIA deploys a covert team to Venezuela to monitor Nicolás Maduro’s movements and places an asset near him; simultaneously, Delta Force rehearses assaults on a replica of Maduro’s safe house, laying groundwork for a future raid[2].

Jan 2, 2026 – Federal immigration agents conduct raids in Minnesota that kill mother Renee Good and ICU nurse Alex Pretti and detain 5‑year‑old Liam Conejo Ramos, sparking nationwide outrage over ICE tactics[1].

Jan 3, 2026 – U.S. special‑forces execute Operation Absolute Resolve, capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores and transporting them to a New York jail; Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls the action a removal from a “gangster paradise”[1][2][3].

Jan 4, 2026 – The White House releases Mar‑a‑Lago war‑room photos showing President Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary Rubio monitoring the raid on a screen that tracks public sentiment on X, illustrating real‑time OSINT use[3].

Jan 4, 2026 – Venezuela’s Supreme Court Constitutional Chamber orders Vice President Delcy Rodríguez to assume the role of acting president, signaling an immediate political shift after Maduro’s capture[3].

Jan 5, 2026 – In a national address, President Trump declares the operation “one of the most stunning and effective displays of American military might in history,” framing it as a decisive demonstration of U.S. dominance[2].

Jan 5, 2026 – Former CIA officer Marc Polymeropoulos tells MS NOW the raid is “pretty impressive” and would have taken years to plan, likening it to the bin Laden hunt[2].

Jan 6, 2026 – AP interviews reveal many Trump supporters applaud the raid’s efficiency but voice caution, warning it could “potentially be the start of deeper involvement” in South America[4].

Jan 6, 2026 – Voters express the belief that removing Maduro will curb drug trafficking and reduce migration to the United States, linking the operation to domestic security benefits[4].

Late Jan 2026 – A Fox News poll shows 59 % of voters say ICE is too aggressive, a ten‑point rise since July, reflecting backlash to the Minnesota raids[1].

Late Jan 2026 – Border czar Tom Homan signals a conditional drawdown of federal forces in Minnesota, warning “we are not surrendering the president’s mission on immigration enforcement”[1].

Late Jan 2026 – At Davos, President Trump urges Denmark to hand over Greenland; Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney cautions that “middle powers must act together,” highlighting allied concerns over the demand[1].

Jan 2026 – Trump accepts the Nobel Peace Prize medal awarded to opposition figure María Corina Machado as a consolation after failing to win the prize himself, drawing criticism over its symbolic value[1].

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