The host asked him about the possible use of sonic weapons. Trump replied, "We have weapons that nobody knows about. It’s probably better not to talk about it, but we have amazing weapons."
According to reports from the Venezuelan military, during the operation, the air defense radars were first disabled, after which drones and helicopters appeared in the sky. Participants in the events described the situation as being affected by a powerful sound wave, which made many feel ill, and some fell to the ground, losing the ability to move.
It is worth noting that in December 2025, the U.S. carried out an operation in Venezuela, resulting in the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas. It later became known that they were taken to a detention center in Brooklyn.
Speaking about this operation, Trump recalled the Monroe Doctrine, which defines America as a zone free from interference by other countries. He also warned "all enemies of the U.S." about possible actions similar to those taken against Venezuela.
At the first court hearing in New York regarding Maduro's case, he faces up to four life sentences for conspiracy related to drug trafficking, cocaine smuggling, as well as for possession of weapons and explosive devices with the intent to use them against the U.S.
In court, Maduro stated that he "is still the president of Venezuela" and "is not guilty of the charges mentioned." His wife also insisted on her innocence. The judge scheduled the next hearing for March 17 and allowed the presence of consular officials. Maduro's defense plans to seek his release on bail.
