World News Tonight with David Muir Full Episode: Monday, January 5, 2025
Jan 6, 2026
Aaron Katersky and Martha Raddatz provide riveting insights into the recent legal and military drama surrounding Nicolas Maduro. Katersky reports on Maduro’s surprising courtroom antics and claims of still being president. Raddatz dives deep into the high-stakes U.S. military operation that led to Maduro’s capture, featuring daring raids and the complexities of command. They also discuss the political upheaval in Venezuela with Delcy Rodriguez stepping in as acting president, alongside the international reactions to this historic moment.
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Maduro Brought To Manhattan Court
- Aaron Katursky describes Maduro and his wife flown by helicopter into Manhattan and arraigned on drug charges.
- He notes Maduro insisted he is still president and called his capture a military abduction.
Highly Rehearsed, High-Risk Raid
- Martha Raddatz reports the U.S. executed a high-risk nighttime raid with airstrikes, special operations helicopters, and Delta Force entry teams.
- The operation included a replica compound for rehearsals and tracked Maduro's routine closely.
U.S. Claims Control, Congress Demands Answers
- President Trump declared "we are in charge" of Venezuela while officials briefed Congress about the operation.
- Lawmakers demanded why they were not informed before the mission.