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Trump Says US Used ‘Discombobulator’ Weapon in Maduro Raid

The article reports that President Donald Trump claimed the US military used a "discombobulator" weapon during an operation in Caracas to remove former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power earlier this month. The article does not provide any further details about the nature or effects of the "discombobulator" weapon. It simply states that Trump made this claim, without verifying or elaborating on the specifics of the weapon or the operation. The article is concise and unbiased, presenting only the most essential facts about Trump's statement. It does not make any judgments or speculations beyond the information directly provided in the news report.

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Mark Kelly Sees Trump Trying Anew to Punish Him After Court Flop

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Mark Kelly Sees Trump Trying Anew to Punish Him After Court Flop

Mark Kelly, a Democratic Senator, believes that the Trump administration is making another attempt to punish him after a recent court case failed to lead to his indictment. The case in question involved a video that…

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Venezuela to Shutter Torture Center, Promises Political Amnesty

The Venezuelan interim government has announced the closure of the notorious Helicoide prison in Caracas and promised broad amnesty for political prisoners. This move is seen as a significant gesture to meet the demands…

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Trump Says US Used ‘Discombobulator’ Weapon in Maduro Raid

The article reports that President Donald Trump claimed the US military used a "discombobulator" weapon during an operation in Caracas to remove former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power earlier this month.…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergFeb 13, 2026

Mark Kelly, a Democratic Senator, believes that the Trump administration is making another attempt to punish him after a recent court case failed to lead to his indictment. The case in question involved a video that told federal troops…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergJan 30, 2026

The Venezuelan interim government has announced the closure of the notorious Helicoide prison in Caracas and promised broad amnesty for political prisoners. This move is seen as a significant gesture to meet the demands of the Trump…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergJan 24, 2026

The article reports that President Donald Trump claimed the US military used a "discombobulator" weapon during an operation in Caracas to remove former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power earlier this month. The article does not…

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