Summary
President Donald Trump spoke about a new weapon called the "Discombobulator," claiming it was used during a U.S. operation in Venezuela to capture Nicolás Maduro. Experts have shared doubts about the weapon’s existence, suggesting it might be a combination of electronic warfare tools rather than a single device. U.S. military efforts likely included electronic jamming and cyber operations to disrupt Venezuelan defenses.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump mentioned a device named the "Discombobulator" after a U.S. mission in Venezuela.
- The operation involved capturing Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
- Trump claimed the device stopped Venezuelan military equipment from working.
- Experts suggest the "Discombobulator" could be a type of electronic jamming system.
- EA-18 Growler aircraft, known for electronic warfare, were part of the mission.
- U.S. officials hinted at cyber warfare use, involving U.S. Cyber Command.
- There are reports, not verified, of health effects experienced by Maduro's guards during the mission.
