Trump Makes Peace With US Enemy

Venezuelan opposition leader and recent Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado says the United States is now on the brink of launching a major military strike against the failing socialist regime of Nicolás Maduro — and she warns the moment Americans and Venezuelans have anticipated for years “is here.”

Her urgent message comes as the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s most advanced aircraft carrier, has taken a commanding position off Venezuela’s northern coast alongside a powerful U.S. strike group. The buildup is one of the largest American military deployments in the Caribbean in decades, signaling what many believe is a decisive turning point.

Machado: “All Indicators” Point to U.S. Action

Machado, long regarded as the leading voice for Venezuelan freedom, said this weekend that the situation has reached a “grave” point and that every available indicator suggests a U.S. strike is imminent.

She dedicated her Nobel Peace Prize to President Donald Trump, praising his leadership in confronting Maduro’s corrupt socialist rule through sanctions, indictments, and now a visible military presence that has the regime on its heels.

Trump Opens a Small Diplomatic Window — But Time Is Running Out

Speaking briefly Sunday night in West Palm Beach, President Trump said Maduro’s inner circle is signaling a desire to talk — a comment seen by many as a temporary pause, not a retreat.

“They would like to talk,” Trump told reporters.

Inside Washington, however, multiple officials warn privately that the potential “attack window” could open within the next 48 hours.

U.S. Set to Designate Maduro’s Cartel as a Terrorist Organization

Bloomberg reports the Trump administration is preparing to label the Cartel de los Soles — which U.S. intelligence says is run by Maduro and top military loyalists — as a foreign terrorist organization.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a blistering statement:

“Neither Maduro nor his cronies represent Venezuela’s legitimate government.”

This would mark one of the most significant escalations against the socialist regime, strengthening the legal basis for a full-scale U.S. response.

Massive U.S. Military Firepower Now Positioned for Action

According to Pentagon briefings, the United States has moved a formidable collection of assets into the region. These include:

Key U.S. Military Assets Now Deployed

• USS Gerald R. Ford — world’s largest aircraft carrier
• Carrier Air Wing with deep-strike capabilities
• Two guided-missile destroyers armed with Tomahawks
• Amphibious assault ship ready for rapid insertion
• U.S. Air Force surveillance and electronic-warfare aircraft
• Approximately 15,000 troops across Navy, Marine, and special operations units

Publicly, officials cite “counter-narcotics operations.” Privately, multiple insiders acknowledge this force can shift to offensive operations instantly if President Trump gives the order.

White House Already Planning “Day After Maduro” Options

A detailed Politico report reveals the Trump administration has already developed advanced planning for a post-Maduro Venezuela — a sign that Washington views regime change as increasingly likely.

Key Elements of the Internal Planning

• Exile destinations for Maduro and top loyalists
• Contingency plans to capture Maduro and bring him to the U.S. on narcotics-terrorism charges
• A roadmap for lifting sanctions once a legitimate government takes power
• World Bank/IMF involvement in rebuilding Venezuela
• Use of international security contractors to maintain stability
• Integrating Machado’s pro-democracy movement into governance

Though the White House publicly insists the mission targets drug trafficking, insiders say the combination of military presence and CIA operations shows a clear strategy of maximum pressure.

Maduro’s Exit Window Is Closing Fast

Despite President Trump’s brief diplomatic opening, top U.S. and Latin American officials believe Maduro is rapidly running out of time. American intelligence remains in contact with military and political figures inside the regime, some of whom may be preparing to defect.

For millions of Venezuelans suffering under socialist rule, the coming days could mark the most consequential moment in more than a decade.

As one senior opposition figure said:

“The moment is here.”