When the Trump administration invaded Venezuela and kidnapped President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, the New York Times and Washington Post framed it as a surprise. The Times, for its part, dubbed it a “surprise nighttime operation” (1/3/26), noting that “the military took pains to maintain so-called tactical surprise” (1/3/26). The Times, meanwhile, is suing what Trump calls the Department of War over its new press policy (New York Times, 12/4/25). ACTION ALERT:Please ask the New York Times and Washington Post why they failed to report on the Venezuelan invasion and kidnapping when it could have saved lives. CONTACT:New York Times: letters@nytimes.com and charlie.stadtlander@nytimes.com (or via Bluesky @NYTimes.com)Washington Post: letters@washpost.com (or via Bluesky @WashingtonPost.com)Please remember that respectful communication is the most effective.

Source: Washington Post January 13, 2026 21:33 UTC