During a press conference, President Donald Trump responded to a reporter's hypothetical question about Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's capture, stating Maduro was attempting to reach a safe place and could have been killed if he resisted. The reporter's query about Maduro's actions during a potential capture and the possibility of lethal force drew significant attention. Video of Secretary of State Marco Rubio's reaction during Trump's response circulated widely on social media, prompting various user interpretations.