US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro sends a message that the US will act decisively when its interests are threatened. Rubio emphasized Maduro is not the legitimate president of Venezuela, citing international non-recognition and a 2020 US indictment with a $50 million reward. He suggested Maduro had opportunities to avoid this outcome, accusing him of inviting Iran into Venezuela, confiscating US oil assets, and facilitating gang members entering the US.