Following the U.S. operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, social media has been flooded with claims that American special forces used a mysterious “sonic weapon” to incapacitate defending security forces. The allegation centers on a video interview, circulated widely online, in which an unidentified Venezuelan guard describes an overwhelming force that left him and others bleeding, disoriented, and unable to move.
The rumour gained significant traction after White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reshared it, urging followers to read it. The interviewee claims that an intense sound-like effect caused severe physical distress, including nosebleeds and vomiting, and rendered defenders incapable of resisting a much smaller U.S. assault force.
While dramatic, the account remains unverified, and no independent confirmation has emerged to substantiate the claims. Both the Pentagon and U.S. Southern Command declined to comment beyond previously issued statements, citing operational security.
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