U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference following a U.S. strike on Venezuela where President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured, from Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., January 3, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
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Trump: US to 'Run' Venezuela After Maduro's Capture, Warns Foes

  • US President Donald Trump declared the US will "run" Venezuela until a safe transition of power occurs.
  • Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured in a US military operation and is en route to New York to face criminal charges.
  • Maduro and his wife were taken overnight from their home on a military base.
  • Trump hailed the operation as "extremely successful," serving as a warning against threats to American sovereignty.
  • Despite Trump's claims, there were no immediate signs of the US running Venezuela, while Maduro supporters protested in Caracas.

Why It Matters: Trump asserts US control over Venezuela post-Maduro's capture, citing a successful military operation.

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