India, Jan. 3 -- Donald Trump has announced that the United States has captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his spouse after a "large scale" assault on Venezuela.

"The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country," Trump announced in a Truth Social post.

"This operation was done in conjunction with U.S. Law Enforcement. Details to follow. There will be a News Conference today at 11 A.M., at Mar-a-Lago. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP," he added.

Trump, whose administration has charged Maduro with operating drug cartels and co...