Elon Musk praises Trump's Venezuela airstrike, says it’s a clear message to 'evil dictators'
Congratulations, President Trump!
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 3, 2026
This is a win for the world and a clear message to evil dictators everywhere. https://t.co/GRI0XOxQFU
AUSTIN, TEXAS: Elon Musk made his stance on the Venezuela strike loud and clear, expressing his support for President Donald Trump's decision to authorize the military strike.
On Saturday, January 3, Musk posted on X (formerly Twitter), where he congratulated Trump and described it as a clear warning to "evil dictators everywhere."
Following the strike, on Sunday, January 4, Musk shared another post highlighting the "long overdue prosperity" for the people of Venezuela and noted how they were celebrating.
Elon Musk praises Trump strike, hails it as a 'win for the world'
Musk commented immediately after Trump authorized an airstrike in Venezuela aimed at capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Musk wrote, "Congratulations, President Trump! This is a win for the world and a clear message to evil dictators everywhere."
He also reshared a White House post showing Maduro seated with his eyes covered and hands tied. The post, shared by Trump, included the caption, "Nicolas Maduro on board the USS Iwo Jima."
Following this, Musk shared another post about the dramatic overnight raid by US forces. The Tesla CEO offer a hopeful prediction for the nation.
Trump authorizes bold airstrike, Nicolas Maduro captured in Venezuela
President Donald Trump ordered an airstrike on Venezuela aimed at capturing Nicolas Maduro. As per Fox News, US forces carried out a short, intense operation, capturing Maduro and his wife and flying them out of the country.
On the ground in Caracas, witnesses reported explosions, power outages near military installations, and aircraft overhead. Videos showed tracer fire and smoke over the city and another coastal location.
Per US President Trump the US has captured Maduro and his wife, who have been flown out of the country. Operation involving US Law Enforcement. This comes during large scale US strikes against Venezuela by the US. pic.twitter.com/h4nq0zPxb4
— Rukshan Fernando (@therealrukshan) January 3, 2026
Officials said the operation, dubbed “Absolute Resolve,” had been planned and rehearsed for months. In the days leading up to the strike, the military quietly built up its presence off Venezuela’s coast while intelligence agencies closely monitored Maduro’s daily routine.
Officials tracked his movements, habits, and even details such as his pets and clothing, according to the AP News. Trump said a full-scale replica of Maduro’s residence was built for rehearsal. “They actually built a house which was identical to the one they went into with all the same, all that steel all over the place,” he said.
🇺🇸🇻🇪 THE LONG GAME: CIA HAD EYES ON MADURO MONTHS BEFORE THE GRAB
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) January 3, 2026
This wasn’t improvisation.
According to the New York Times, CIA officers were quietly deployed to Venezuela as early as August, tasked with tracking Nicolás Maduro’s movements, routines, and security patterns.… pic.twitter.com/B7HS7Zqabl
Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, described the preparations as exhaustive. “We think, we develop, we train, we rehearse, we debrief, we rehearse again, and again,” Caine said as per Daily Press. “Not to get it right, but to ensure we cannot get it wrong.”
Meanwhile, Army Delta Force commandos were flown to the military base where Maduro was staying to carry out the mission.
