Trump’s Illegal War Forces Leonardo DiCaprio to Miss Glitzy Awards Show
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Key Points:
- Leonardo DiCaprio was unable to attend an awards show in Palm Springs due to widespread airspace closures in the Caribbean following the U.S. special forces' kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
- The actor was celebrating New Year's on St. Barts when the incident occurred, leading to flight cancellations and restrictions that prevented him from traveling to the event.
- DiCaprio sent a recorded acceptance speech, with co-stars Teyana Taylor and Chase Infiniti accepting the Desert Palm Achievement Award on his behalf.
- The airspace closures caused significant disruptions at Palm Springs International Airport, halting departures and diverting flights, with DiCaprio being the only award winner to miss the event.
- DiCaprio's absence adds tension to his already strained
