Trump Orders Strike Against Venezuela
President Donald Trump has initiated a significant military operation aimed at capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, intending to extradite him to the U.S. for trial. This operation is reportedly being led by Delta Force, the elite special operations unit of the U.S. Army. Reactions have been strong, not only from prominent sports figures connected to Venezuela but also from various political personalities.
One notable response came from Venezuelan golfer Jonathan Vegas, who seems to have expressed his sentiments about the incident. On social media, he posted, “Long live Venezuela, damn it, ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL,” in a translation from Spanish.
Vegas, who ranks No. 85 in the world, gained recognition in 2025 when he became the first Venezuelan to lead during one of the four major golf tournaments. After finishing at 8 under after the first 36 holes, he ended the tournament tied for fifth at Quail Hollow Club in May.
The golfer’s journey with golf began at a young age. He recounted that at just two years old, he would swing at anything – rocks, broomsticks, you name it. “I just grabbed anything I could swing and just tried to swing,” he said, revealing his childhood enthusiasm for sports.
Reflecting more on his background, Vegas mentioned that he grew up by a nine-hole course owned by an oil company. His father’s passion for golf, combined with this access, shaped his early experiences. Eventually, he moved to the U.S. as a teenager, picked up English, and showcased his skills with the Texas Longhorns.
In 2011, Vegas made history again by winning the Bob Hope Classic, marking him as the first Venezuelan victor of a PGA Tour-sanctioned event. He has also represented Venezuela in the Olympics on two occasions.
As for Trump’s military activity, he noted on Saturday that Maduro remained “heavily guarded” at a fortified military palace in Caracas. Trump mentioned how the Venezuelan leader was close to reaching a secure area but didn’t quite make it in time.
In an interview on “Fox & Friends Weekend,” Trump elaborated about a method the military could have used to breach Maduro’s defenses, mentioning “giant torches” that could have cut through walls if necessary.
