New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Condemns U.S. Military Action in Venezuela

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s military operation in Venezuela, hours after the White House confirmed the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

In a statement issued by his office, Mamdani said: “I was briefed this morning on the U.S. military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, as well as their planned imprisonment in federal custody here in New York City.”

The mayor described unilaterally attacking a sovereign nation as “an act of war and a violation of federal and international law,” stressing that such actions directly impact New Yorkers. “This blatant pursuit of regime change doesn’t just affect those abroad—it directly impacts New Yorkers, including tens of thousands of Venezuelans who call this city home,” Mamdani added. He also noted his administration would “continue to monitor the situation and issue relevant guidance” for public safety.

According to U.S. officials, the military operation involved what the White House termed a “large-scale” action inside Venezuelan territory early Saturday. President Trump stated the mission resulted in Maduro’s capture and removal from power. Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed that Maduro and his wife have been transported out of Venezuela and now face criminal charges in the United States, including narcotics trafficking allegations. U.S. authorities previously accused Maduro of leading or protecting drug trafficking networks tied to the Venezuelan state.