Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, accused Israel of aiding the U.S. operation that led to the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, calling it a "Zionist attack." Rodríguez provided no evidence for her claim, asserting Maduro remains the legitimate president despite his detention and transfer to federal custody in New York. U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed the operation, stating it ended Maduro's rule. Venezuela's constitutional court appointed Rodríguez as interim president in Maduro's absence.