America’s strict action against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has surprised the whole world. Till now this step was being linked to drug smuggling and oil politics, but now a shocking and strange reason has come to light. According to the report of American newspaper The New York Times, Maduro’s dances and light public events on TV had angered the Trump administration.

The report claims that senior White House officials saw Maduro’s witty and dramatic dance shows as an open challenge to America. A senior officer was quoted as saying, “Just one dance move was too much.” This was the moment when patience broke. It may sound strange, but according to the report, America found Maduro’s style insulting.

NEW: The Trump admin made the final decision to abduct Nicolás Maduro after he wouldn’t stop dancing in public, according to the New York Times.

“It was one dance move too many for Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro,” the NYT reported.

“Mr. Maduro’s regular public dancing and… pic.twitter.com/e92PEObTHB

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No Crazy War video became a turning point

During the tension, Maduro was seen dancing and singing several times on government TV channels. In a viral video, he was seen dancing to the tune of music, while No Crazy War was heard in English in the background. This video was broadcast at a time when America carried out air strikes on drug smuggling targets in Venezuela. The White House took it as a mockery of the American warning.

Maduro ignored Trump’s ultimatum

US President Donald Trump had earlier given Maduro an ultimatum to give up power and go into exile in Turkey, but Maduro not only rejected it, but also started appearing in public events with more confidence. He continued dancing and singing in front of the public and giving the message that he was not afraid of America’s threats.

America considered it an affront to its pride

According to US officials, these actions of Maduro were a sign that he was not taking Washington seriously. The White House felt that Maduro was openly challenging America and after this the decision to take military action was taken.

January 3 operation and arrest

After this, on January 3, America launched a special military operation in the early hours of the morning in Caracas. In this operation, Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were detained and taken to New York. Maduro is currently in US custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.

Appearance in New York court, hearing in March

On January 5, Maduro was presented in a New York court. Serious charges related to narco-terrorism, cocaine smuggling and weapons have been leveled against him. The next hearing of this case is going to be held in March.

Unusual reasons also become triggers in politics

This case shows that in international politics, sometimes even seemingly small incidents become the reason for big decisions. Maduro’s dance, which was a symbol of confidence for his supporters, became a challenge for America.

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