Harris condemns Trump’s capture of Maduro as ‘illegal and reckless’ operation

Former vice president Kamala Harris On Saturday evening, he condemned the Trump administration’s capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife, calling it “illegal” and “reckless.”

In a lengthy article on X, Harris acknowledged that Maduro was a “brutal” and “illegitimate” dictator, but said the president Donald TrumpVenezuela’s actions “do not make America safer, stronger or more affordable.”

“Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela do not make America safer, stronger, or more affordable,” Harris wrote. “The fact that Maduro is a brutal and illegitimate dictator does not change the fact that this action was both illegal and reckless. We have seen this movie before.

“Wars for regime change or oil are sold as strength but turn into chaos, and American families pay the price.”

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Harris made the remarks hours after the Trump administration confirmed that Maduro and his wife had been captured and transported. outside Venezuela as part of “Operation Absolute Resolve”.

The former vice president also accused the administration of being motivated by oil interests rather than efforts to combat drug trafficking or promote democracy.

“The American people don’t want this and they’re tired of being lied to. This isn’t about drugs or democracy. This is about oil and Donald Trump’s desire to play the role of regional strongman,” Harris said. “If he cared about either, he wouldn’t pardon a convicted drug trafficker or sideline Venezuela’s legitimate opposition while pursuing deals with Maduro’s friends.”

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Harris, who is rumored to be a potential Democratic candidate in the 2028 presidential race, also accused the president of endangering American troops and destabilize the region.

“The president is putting his troops at risk, spending billions, destabilizing a region and offering no legal authority, no exit plan and no domestic benefits,” she said. “America needs leadership whose priorities are lowering costs for working families, upholding the rule of law, strengthening alliances and, most importantly, putting the American people first.”

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Maduro and his wife arrived at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn on Saturday evening after being flown by helicopter from the DEA in Manhattan following processing.

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Earlier in the day, Trump said the U.S. government would “lead” Venezuela “until we can make a safe, appropriate and wise transition.”

Harris’ office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

Jasmine Baehr of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.