False videos and claims spread online about the capture of Venezuela's leader

Several videos and claims have been spreading online that falsely show or suggest that Nicolás Maduro, the leader of Venezuela, has been captured by the United States. One video uses AI to generate footage of Maduro with U.S. security, while others repurpose old clips of military drills or unrelated events.

President Trump has made comments about Maduro, including accusing him of copying his dance moves. Meanwhile, the BBC reportedly instructed staff not to use the word 'kidnapped' in relation to Maduro, and U.S. officials have backtracked on a previous claim about a Venezuelan drug cartel.