A young preschool teacher was arrested live on television in Grand Rapids, Michigan, after denouncing President Donald Trump's recent capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro as 'war crimes' during an interview. The 22-year-old, Jessica Plichta, was speaking to local station WZZM about a protest against the US operation when police detained her on camera.
As of 7 January 2026, the footage has amassed millions of views online, reigniting debates on free speech amid the administration's foreign policy moves.
