Former Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday evening condemned the Trump administration’s capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife, calling the operation both "unlawful" and "unwise."

In a lengthy post on X, Harris acknowledged that Maduro is a "brutal" and "illegitimate" dictator but said that President Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela "do not make America safer, stronger, or more affordable."

"Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela do not make America safer, stronger, or more affordable," Harris wrote. "That Maduro is a brutal, illegitimate dictator does not change the fact that this action was both unlawful and unwise. We’ve seen this movie before.

"Wars for regime change or oil that are sold as strength but turn into chaos, and American families pay the price."

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Harris made the remarks hours after the Trump administration confirmed that Maduro and his wife were captured and transported out of Venezuela as part of "Operation Absolute Resolve."

The former vice president also accused the administration of being motivated by oil interests rather than efforts to combat drug trafficking or promote democracy.

"The American people do not want this, and they are tired of being lied to. This is not about drugs or democracy. It is about oil and Donald Trump’s desire to play the regional strongman," Harris said. "If he cared about either, he wouldn’t pardon a convicted drug trafficker or sideline Venezuela’s legitimate opposition while pursuing deals with Maduro’s cronies."

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Harris, who has been rumored as a potential Democratic contender in the 2028 presidential race, additionally accused the president of endangering U.S. troops and destabilizing the region.

"The President is putting troops at risk, spending billions, destabilizing a region, and offering no legal authority, no exit plan, and no benefit at home," she said. "America needs leadership whose priorities are lowering costs for working families, enforcing the rule of law, strengthening alliances, and — most importantly — putting the American people first."

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Maduro and his wife arrived at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn late Saturday after being transported by helicopter from the DEA in Manhattan after being processed.

Earlier in the day, Trump said that the U.S. government will "run" Venezuela "until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition."

Harris' office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Fox News Digital's Jasmine Baehr contributed to this report.

In an emotional message shared on social media, Kayla Vesia addressed the family tragedy she and her husband, Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Alex Vesia, have endured.

In November, the couple announced their daughter, Sterling Sol Vesia, had died. 

"Our beautiful daughter went to heaven Sunday Oct. 26," they said in a joint statement.

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In Friday’s more than two-minute-long TikTok video, Kayla suggested she was at a loss for words. 

"You know, I don’t have much to say, honestly," Kayla said in her first video posted to the social media platform in 2026.

"Alex and I are just trying to get through it every day. Every day’s so different for us right now, and I don’t really have the words."

Kayla also expressed appreciation for the support she and her husband have received in the weeks and months since the tragic loss.

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"It just felt right to come on here and say ‘Thank you,’ " she said. "I am really grateful for the community of you guys, and just expressing your support and love towards us. It really has brought us a lot of comfort during this."

Alex and Kayla have been married since 2024. They shared news that they were expecting their first baby together in April 2025. In the ensuing months, they posted several photos on social media documenting the pregnancy.

Shortly before last year's World Series, the relief pitcher stepped away from the team and did not return to pitch in any games in the seven-game series. 

The Dodgers issued a statement at the time saying Vesia was handling a "deeply personal matter" that would require him to spend an undisclosed amount of time away from the team.

Kayla's TikTok video also noted that she was unsure what her "content is gonna look like going forward," adding, "But I do want to share my journey.

"I don’t know how much I’m going to share. I don’t know. I don’t know the details of it, but I do know that I want to share, and if it can help somebody who’s going through the same thing, feel like they’re not alone," she said.

Alex finished 2024 with 68 regular-season appearances, and he pitched in seven postseason games. The Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games to win the 2025 World Series, securing the title for a second consecutive season. 

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