Former President Donald Trump has publicly confirmed that American special forces utilised a highly classified 'secret sonic' weapon during the audacious operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. In a revealing interview, Trump boasted about the exclusive nature of this military technology, stating unequivocally that no other nation has access to it.
Trump's Revelations on Covert Military Capabilities
During a conversation with NewsNation anchor Katie Pavlich, Trump was deliberately vague about the precise mechanics of the weapon system. When pressed on whether American citizens should feel apprehensive about such devices, Trump responded affirmatively, saying, 'Well yeah.' He elaborated by emphasising the uniqueness of the US arsenal, remarking, 'It's something I don't wanna … nobody else has it.'
'But we have weapons nobody else knows about,' Trump continued. 'And, I say it's probably good not to talk about it, but we have some amazing weapons.' This confirmation follows swirling reports that emerged after Maduro's capture, suggesting special forces employed unknown sonic devices to incapacitate the Cuban bodyguards assigned to protect the Venezuelan leader.
Eyewitness Accounts and Online Testimony
Disturbing accounts of the weapon's effects surfaced online via an X post that garnered over 15 million views in a single day. The post, shared by Mike Netter, vice chairman of Rebuild California, featured an interview with an unnamed security guard present during the operation. The guard described experiencing a 'very intense sound wave' that caused debilitating physical reactions.
'Suddenly I felt like my head was exploding from the inside,' the security guard reportedly stated. 'We all started bleeding from the nose. Some were vomiting blood. We fell to the ground, unable to move. We couldn't even stand up after that sonic weapon or whatever it was.' White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt amplified this testimony by sharing it on her own X account earlier this month, accompanied by five American flag emojis and the caption, 'Stop what you are doing and read this…'
International Reactions and the 'Havana Syndrome' Connection
The disclosure has triggered significant international concern, particularly from Russian officials. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that the Russian government would initiate investigations and seek further information regarding Trump's statements about the sonic device. This development adds a diplomatic dimension to the military revelation.
Interestingly, sonic weapons have previously been associated with the controversial 'Havana Syndrome.' This condition, first documented in 2016, remains formally unrecognised but is hypothesised to explain a series of anomalous ailments affecting US officials abroad. Symptoms reportedly include severe headaches, dizziness, nausea, cognitive impairment, memory lapses, balance issues, and insomnia, allegedly caused by directed sound waves.
Analysis of Potential Weapon Systems
While Trump insists the technology is unique to the United States, analysts note that if the weapon referenced is a variant of the Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD), then similar systems are deployed by other militaries globally, including Israel. An LRAD is designed to project sound and alert tones in a specific directional beam over considerable distances, typically for crowd control or communication purposes.
The exact nature and capabilities of the weapon Trump described remain shrouded in secrecy. However, his confirmation validates earlier speculation about the tactics used in the high-stakes capture of Nicolás Maduro, who was apprehended on drug trafficking charges earlier this month under Trump's direct orders. This episode underscores the ongoing evolution of non-lethal military technologies and their application in complex geopolitical operations.
