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3. Same thing Putin has been doing, it is a strong message to opponents.

Sat Jan 3, 2026, 10:18 AM

Jan 2026

Putin has been killing the wives of some of his critics.

The message to his opponents is that your family is not safe if you cross me.

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So what will be the justification for kidnapping Maduro's wife? [View all] Jersey Devil Jan 2026 OP

They blocked her from taking over. GreenWave Jan 2026 #1

Perhaps, but they still need legal justification for her arrest Jersey Devil Jan 2026 #5

When did Trump ever need legal justification? AverageOldGuy Jan 2026 #18

Oh, they believe it has value chowmama Jan 2026 #9

Same thing Putin has been doing, it is a strong message to opponents. Irish_Dem Jan 2026 #3

Damn, I was waiting for the rzemanfl Jan 2026 #4

Sky news saying this was negotiated Melon Jan 2026 #6

If you believe that... AloeVera Jan 2026 #16

They'll just make up some BS as per usual. eShirl Jan 2026 #7

He will say "See, I told you I'm not for separating families" Polybius Jan 2026 #8

Maybe she was with him and didn't want to be left behind. Igel Jan 2026 #10

Maduro's wife Greg_In_SF Jan 2026 #11

No problem. This is what will happen: AverageOldGuy Jan 2026 #19

No Greg_In_SF Jan 2026 #22

Oh? Thanks. But I still can't find anything on that. AloeVera Jan 2026 #23

His wife is also under indictment. nt hay rick Jan 2026 #12

She's hot? Grim Chieftain Jan 2026 #13

Definitely Greg_In_SF Jan 2026 #17

Link... Greg_In_SF Jan 2026 #15

Trump doesn't want to break up a family. Kablooie Jan 2026 #20