Trump Declares Himself Venezuela's Interim President, Eyes Cuba; Sparks Global Outcry

• Donald Trump declared himself the 'Acting President of Venezuela' on Truth Social after military action and Nicolas Maduro's arrest.
• He issued an executive order strengthening US control over Venezuela's future oil revenues, stating funds would be used for US foreign policy priorities.
• Critics view the oil revenue control as a direct takeover, especially with American companies like ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips having claims.
• Trump claimed positive discussions with 'interim President Delcy Rodriguez' and stated Venezuela would provide 50 million barrels of oil to the US.
• Trump also endorsed Marco Rubio as the 'next President of Cuba' via a social media reshare, drawing sharp criticism from Cuba's Foreign Minister.

Why It Matters: Trump's self-declaration as Venezuela's interim president and actions towards Cuba ignite international controversy.