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flag Activist Jessica Plichta arrested live on TV Jan. 5, 2026, during protest against U.S. military action in Venezuela.

flag Jessica Plichta, a Grand Rapids, Michigan, activist, was arrested on live television on January 5, 2026, during a protest against the U.S. military invasion of Venezuela, which began with airstrikes and troop deployments under President Trump. flag She was speaking to a local news station when officers handcuffed her, citing roadway obstruction and failure to obey commands. flag Plichta, who had recently attended a Venezuelan summit and viewed Maduro as democratically elected, criticized the use of taxpayer funds for what she called war crimes. flag The arrest, captured on video and widely shared online, drew scrutiny over police conduct and free speech, especially amid broader actions including the suspension of $10 billion in federal aid to five states.

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