U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, who chairs the Senate Armed Services Committee, has praised President Trump, the U.S. military, and law enforcement for their roles in the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. In a statement released from Washington, D.C., Wicker highlighted the complexity and professionalism of the operation that led to Maduro being brought to the United States to face justice.
“I commend President Trump for ordering a successful mission to arrest illegitimate Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and bring him to the United States to face justice. Our military performed an incredibly complex mission with characteristic precision and professionalism. Today, we owe a debt of gratitude to the brave individuals who were able to accomplish such a daring operation.”
Wicker described the arrest as the result of extended efforts by the administration targeting organizations connected to Maduro. “This arrest was the culmination of a monthslong effort by the Trump administration to degrade the narco-terrorist organizations that Maduro oversaw. The Venezuelan people must now act swiftly to put their country back on a path to peace and prosperity, which will redound to the benefit of all their neighbors. I will convene a briefing as soon as possible to hear testimony from senior military and law enforcement leaders about this operation.”
Senator Wicker represents Mississippi in the U.S. Senate and leads national defense initiatives as chairman of the Armed Services Committee (official website). He is recognized for his policy work by groups such as the National Association of Manufacturers (official website) and has contributed significantly through legislative efforts like authoring the SHIPS Act (official website).
Wicker began serving in the Senate in December 2007 after time in both state and federal legislative bodies (official website). He also participates in global health initiatives and sits on various congressional boards related to maritime affairs (official website). As a Republican senator representing Mississippi, Wicker continues his involvement in national security matters (official website).