US Evangelical leaders react to Trump’s capture of Maduro
4. John Amanchukwu: 'Lives were saved by capturing Maduro the Monster'
John Amanchukwu, a North Carolina-based Evangelical pastor, author and conservative activist, wrote on X, describing Maduro as “the Monster” and saying his capture had saved lives.
Known for his outspoken commentary on cultural and political issues, Amanchukwu called the raid a decisive moral victory.
Amanchukwu also pointed to the timing of Maduro’s capture, noting that it came just hours after the Venezuelan leader had met with Chinese officials to discuss strategic alliances. Referring to that meeting, he wrote, “This [is] how it’s done!! I love it!!”
The remark suggested that the raid disrupted Maduro’s efforts to strengthen ties with foreign powers, including China, which has maintained economic and political cooperation with Venezuela despite U.S. sanctions.
Amanchukwu also shared a video on YouTube titled “Over 10 Minutes of Venezuelans Celebrating Their Liberation and President Trump!” capturing reactions from the Venezuelan diaspora.
In the video, a Venezuelan American speaker recounted how the Maduro regime had stripped his family of their savings, property and livelihood, describing the experience as part of a national collapse that had driven millions to flee.
The speaker said Venezuela had become an occupied state, naming Iranian militias, Chinese corporations and Russian intelligence as the foreign powers exploiting the country’s institutions and resources.
The testimony suggested that Maduro’s fall was a moment of possible relief from long-term foreign interference and repression.
