Trump Consulted Grok Before Capturing Maduro

During a December 2025 meeting, Trump asked Grok how Venezuelans might react to Maduro's capture; the AI called him a repressive dictator and predicted celebrations, which came true after U.S. forces seized him on January 3, 2026. An official present told TIME that Trump found Grok ingenious, amid ongoing U.S. missile strikes on Venezuelan drug boats.

The story highlights AI's emerging influence on high-level foreign policy, with online views split between praise for Grok's accuracy and worries over its role in decisions tied to Venezuelan oil plans.