THIS is the baffling moment Venezuelan despot Nicolas Maduro performs John Lenon's hit 'Imagine' in a desperate bid for peace with Donald Trump.
The autocrat's outcry comes amid growing fears of a full-scale war between the United States and Venezuela.
In bizarre footage, a tyrannical Maduro addresses a crowd, talking about the looming threat of a coup against his US-backed regime.
But just moments later, the communist leader begins serenading his supporters with a cheesy rendition of “Imagine” before segueing into karaoke-style lip-singing with a backing track.
He was even seen waving peace signs along with loyal fans during the performance, which could be interpreted as a last-ditch cry for the don.
Maduro, who has a $50 million bounty on his head, said: “Do everything for peace. Like John Lennon said, right?”
Having finished singing, he said: “What a beautiful song.
“Young people should look up the lyrics; this is an inspiration for all times.
“This is an anthem of all eras and generations, John Lennon’s gift to humanity.
“Long live the eternal memory of this great poet and musician.”
Maduro's attempt to sing the anti-war anthem came just days after Washington announced military campaign to destroy Venezuelan drug traffickers.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced this week that the operation will target “Narco-terrorists” in the Western Hemisphere.
In his speech on Saturday, Maduro also criticized Trump's “irresponsible” military exercises in Trinidad and Tobago, scheduled for Sunday.
He also accused the US President of waging a “criminal war.”
US officials say the Southern Lance will seek to dismantle cartel and militia networks that Washington claims to support the power of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro.
CBS News on Wednesday cited multiple sources as saying that senior military officials have presented Trump with updated options for potential operations in Venezuela, including strikes on the ground.
Do everything for peace. Like John Lennon said, right?
Maduro
Sources told the network that no final decision has been made, but planning is real, active and accelerating.
Outside the meeting room, the equipment is already installed.
USS Gerald Ford, America's largest and most advanced aircraft carrier, moved to the area of responsibility of the US Southern Command.
It will join the destroyers, combat aircraft, special operations groups and F-35s already at the forefront of the fleet dedicated to war.
Washington He has also been busy beefing up his firepower, as U.S. forces have already attacked at least 21 suspected drug-smuggling vessels in two months.
strikes More than 80 people were killed around the world. Caribbean and the eastern Pacific.
Two survivors were repatriated and one was released due to lack of evidence.
Sen. Lindsey Graham said Trump is “deadly serious” about stopping Venezuela from “continuing to poison Americans with illegal drugs.”
He also added that Maduro's days are “numbered.”
Graham wrote on X: “Trump also believes Maduro is an illegitimate leader whose days are numbered.
“I agree with President Trump's assessment of the situation in Venezuela. I consider Maduro not a legitimate leader, but rather a drug trafficker facing charges in the United States. courts“
Lyrics by John Lennon “Imagine”
IMAGINE became the title track on Lennon's 1971 solo album and became a global hippie anthem for the world.
“Imagine that there is no heaven.
It's easy if you try
There's no hell below us
Above us there is only the sky
Imagine all the people
I live for today
Oh
Imagine there are no countries.
It's not hard to do
There's nothing to kill or die for
And no religion either.
Imagine all the people
I live a quiet life
You
You can say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope that someday you will join us
And the world will be one
Imagine there is no property
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
Brotherhood of Man
Imagine all the people
Sharing with the whole world
You
You can say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope that someday you will join us
And the world will live as one”
Meanwhile, there is unrest in Caracas.
Venezuela's military begins its largest exercise in yearswith 200,000 troops deployed nationwideHow US Navy approached its shores.
Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino accused Washington of committing extrajudicial killings at sea.
“They are killing defenseless people… executing them without due process,” he said on state television.
Dictator Maduro portrays the US position as a prelude to regime change.
Padrino warned that any U.S. attack would be met with “a community united to defend this nation to the death.”
Leftist President of Colombia Gustavo Petro went even further – they stopped sharing intelligence with the United States as long as boat strikes continue, calling them illegal and harmful to the economy. human rights.
