Ex-ESPN star Keith Olbermann calls for impeachment of Trump over Venezuela strikes that captured Maduro

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.

Former ESPN host Keith Olbermann called for President Donald Trump's impeachment on Saturday following a U.S. "large scale strike" against Venezuela that targeted the country’s strongman leader, Nicolás Maduro.

Olbermann, an outspoken critic of Trump, took to social media shortly after Trump confirmed that the Venezuelan president and his wife were taken into custody. 

Keith Olbermann weighed in on Ronny Jackson's update. (Paul Drinkwater/NBC NewsWire)

"Trump has now endangered every man, woman, and child in this nation by his insane and illegal personal war against Venezuela," he said in a post on X. "He must be impeached and removed from office immediately."

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Olbermann’s remarks are similar to those of several House Democrats who accused Trump of breaking with the U.S. Constitution in green-lighting the strikes.

The U.S. military conducted surprise strikes in Venezuela overnight Saturday. According to The Associated Press, at least seven explosions could be heard in Venezuela’s capital city of Caracas and low-flying aircraft were seen flying over the city at about 2 a.m. local time.

"The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country," Trump confirmed in a Truth Social post.  

President Donald Trump speaks at his Mar-a-Lago club, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Palm Beach, Fla.  (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

KEITH OLBERMANN CALLS CRISTIANO RONALDO A 'FASCIST SCUMBAG' AFTER WHITE HOUSE VISIT WITH TRUMP

The Venezuelan government