US Evangelical leaders react to Trump’s capture of Maduro
1. Franklin Graham: 'We have a president who takes action'
Graham, president of both Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, called the capture of Maduro “incredible work” and praised Trump as a leader who “does what he says he’s going to do.”
Writing on X, he expressed gratitude for the U.S. military’s execution of the mission and said Venezuelans were likely relieved that “this evil dictator” was gone.
Maduro’s regime was marked by widespread political repression, economic collapse, mass displacement and allegations of violent crackdowns. Millions fled the country to escape poverty and persecution, making his removal a potential source of hope for those who suffered under his rule or lost everything during his time in power.
Graham concluded his post by urging people to pray for Trump and his team as they “assess what the next steps need to be.”
