Trump Declares Himself 'Acting President of Venezuela' After Maduro's Capture

• Donald Trump referred to himself as the “Acting President of Venezuela” in a Truth Social post.
• This declaration followed an executive order by Trump to tighten control over Venezuelan oil sales and protect revenues held in the US.
• The order aims to prevent creditors like Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips from seizing funds and ensures money is used for US foreign policy priorities.
• US forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in Caracas, who was then flown to New York and indicted on narco-terrorism charges.
• Trump stated the US would temporarily administer Venezuela for a safe transition and announced a deal for 30-50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil for the US.

Why It Matters: Trump assumes temporary control of Venezuela's administration and oil revenues after Maduro's capture.