03.01.2026 21:00
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that following the operation against Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, the Vice President Delcy Rodriguez has taken over the Caracas administration, saying, "She told us she is ready to do whatever we ask."
US President Donald Trump appeared before cameras for the first time following the operation against Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro.
Trump stated that they would manage Venezuela until a proper and correct transition occurs, and he mentioned that American oil companies would also go to the country to repair and start operating the facilities that are in ruins.
THE VICE PRESIDENT HAS TAKEN OVER FROM MADURO Trump reported that after Maduro's capture, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez has taken over the Caracas administration. The US President said, "Maduro's assistant has now come to power. He told us he is ready to do whatever we need, whatever we ask."
Maduro and Rodriguez CLOSED THE DOOR ON MACHADO: HE IS NOT RESPECTED IN THE COUNTRY Responding to a question about María Corina Machado, the leader of the Venezuelan opposition and the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Trump said, "We do not know the whereabouts of the opposition leader. It would be very difficult for him to be a leader. He is a very good person, but he is not respected in the country."
WHAT HAPPENED? In the capital of Venezuela, Caracas, explosions and sounds of aircraft were heard around 2:00 AM local time today. The Venezuelan government accused the US of carrying out attacks on civilian and military facilities in various regions of the country following the explosions. US President Donald Trump announced that a large-scale attack was carried out against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, and that Maduro and his wife were taken out of the country.
US Attorney General Pam Bondi also announced that a criminal complaint had been filed in the US against Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, with charges of "drug terrorism, cocaine trafficking, and possession of machine guns and destructive devices against the US" directed at Maduro.
The Venezuelan government called on the international community to condemn the US. While some countries criticized the attack, there were also those who supported the US with their statements.