New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated that US military action in Venezuela, leading to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, violates federal and international law. Mamdani emphasized his focus on New Yorkers' safety and potential impacts on the city's Venezuelan population. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump announced the capture, citing Maduro's indictment for narcoterrorism and stating the US would manage Venezuela during a transition, with plans for US oil firms to enter the country. Trump also indicated no US personnel were harmed during the operation.