NYC Mayor Mamdani confronts Trump over Venezuela operation, calls it ‘act of war’
"I called the president and spoke with him directly to register my opposition to this act," Mamdani told reporters at a press conference
NEW YORK, United States (MNTV) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Saturday he contacted President Donald Trump directly to express his opposition to what he characterized as an illegal “pursuit of regime change” in Venezuela following the overnight capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
“I called the president and spoke with him directly to register my opposition to this act,” Mamdani told reporters at a press conference.
The mayor said his objection stemmed from opposition to regime change efforts and actions he believes violate both federal and international law that should be consistently upheld.
Earlier Saturday, Mamdani posted on X, describing the U.S. operation in Venezuela as “an act of war” and a “blatant pursuit of regime change.”
“I was briefed this morning on the US military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, as well as their planned imprisonment in federal custody here in New York City,” Mamdani wrote.
“Unilaterally attacking a sovereign nation is an act of war and a violation of federal and international law,” he added.
The mayor emphasized that such regime change pursuits affect not only those abroad but could directly impact tens of thousands of Venezuelans living in New York.
“My focus is their safety and the safety of every New Yorker, and my administration will continue to monitor the situation and issue relevant guidance,” he said.
Mamdani’s comments came after the US carried out what Trump described as a “large-scale strike” on Venezuela. According to the president, Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were “captured and flown out” of the country and are en route to New York City, where they will face federal charges.
The operation has drawn international condemnation, with Cuba and Colombia expressing alarm over the escalating situation. Venezuela’s government declared a national emergency and accused Washington of attacking civilian and military installations across multiple states.
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