US EditionTrump Posts Picture of Himself as ‘Acting President of Venezuela’ on Truth Social
Following a U.S. raid that captured Nicolás Maduro, Trump claims authority over Venezuelan oil and governance, signaling extended U.S. influence, with interim president sworn in last week.
- Posting a mock Wikipedia-style image, Trump labeled himself 'Acting President of Venezuela' on Truth Social, suggesting he saw himself in charge of the country.
- Earlier this month, U.S. forces carried out a Jan. 3 raid in Caracas after which Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelan president, and Maduro's wife faced federal narco-terrorism and cocaine-importation charges.
- The post named JD Vance as Venezuela's vice president and listed January 20, 2025 as the assumed office date, while Trump signaled long-term U.S. oversight of Venezuela's oil and hinted at possible military actions.
- On Sunday, critics on social media called out the post as outrageous, describing it as political theatre and accusing it of suggesting the U.S. aimed to seize Venezuela's oil.
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