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Jeremy Bowen: Trump risks pushing world back to age of empires

January 8, 2026

Donald Trump expressed admiration for the US special forces' raid that ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, describing the operation's speed and violence as 'amazing.' This move, which Trump views as a quick victory, has raised concerns about a potential return to imperialistic strategies in global politics.

Donald Trump sits with his hands interlocked on a desk during the raid of Caracas. He wears an open-neck white shirt and blue blazer

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US special forces removed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from power.
Trump monitored the raid from his Mar-a-Lago mansion.
He praised the operation as 'amazing' during a Fox News interview.
Trump aims for quick victories in foreign policy, including ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
The raid has sparked concerns about chaos and imperialism.

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Jeremy Bowen: Trump risks pushing world back to age of empires

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Jeremy Bowen: Trump risks pushing world back to age of empires

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