
On Jan. 3, the world watched as President Donald Trump addressed Americans, saying the U.S. military had captured Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s embattled leader of 12 years, and his wife. The pair were flown to New York to face charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, and possession of and conspiracy to possess machine guns, NPR reported.
As Americans grapple with the news, many are wondering how this unprecedented military move could affect life in the U.S., particularly for the middle class.