
Donald Trump posted an image on Truth Social declaring himself 'Acting President of Venezuela,' listing his tenure as 'Incumbent January 2026.' This follows the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who faces narco-terrorism charges in New York. Trump stated the US would administer Venezuela during a transition and control its oil reserves. Venezuela's Vice President Delcy Rodriguez was sworn in as interim president and rejected US claims of authority.
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