Trump Declares Himself 'Acting President of Venezuela' After Executive Order

• Donald Trump referred to himself as the "Acting President of Venezuela" on Truth Social, two days after signing an executive order.
• The executive order protects Venezuelan oil funds in the US, preventing creditors from seizing them for debts or legal claims.
• The White House stated these funds are secured for US foreign policy priorities and for "peace, prosperity, and stability" in Venezuela.
• US forces apprehended Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in Caracas, transporting them to New York on narco-terrorism charges.
• Trump announced the US would temporarily administer Venezuela until a proper transfer of power, ensuring leadership cares for Venezuelan interests.

Why It Matters: Trump declared himself Venezuela's acting president, securing oil funds and overseeing a temporary US administration.