Trump says US used ‘discombobulator’ weapon in Maduro raid: ‘not allowed to talk about it’

President Donald Trump claimed that US military forces used a weapon he referred to as the “discombobulator” during a recent operation in Caracas aimed at removing Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro from power. In an interview with the New York Post, Trump stated, “The discombobulator. I’m not allowed to talk about it,” indicating that there are restrictions on discussing the specifics of the weapon. He described the weapon as having the capability to disable enemy equipment, asserting that it prevented Maduro's forces from launching their rockets. According to Trump, the Venezuelan military possessed rockets from Russia and China, but due to the effects of the discombobulator, they were unable to deploy them. He emphasized that the weapon made enemy equipment “not work,” suggesting a significant tactical advantage for US forces during the operation. The term “discombobulator” has raised questions regarding its nature and functionality, with some sources referring to it as a “sonic weapon.” The operation and the use of this alleged weapon have not been independently verified, and the specifics surrounding the discombobulator remain unclear. The mention of such a weapon has sparked discussions about the potential implications of advanced military technology in international operations. The lack of detailed information about the discombobulator raises further inquiries into its actual capabilities and the nature of its deployment in military engagements.