United States President Donald Trump announced at a press conference from his Mar-a-Lago club that the United States will oversee Venezuela following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Trump stated that the United States intends to govern the country until a safe and proper transition of power can be ensured, emphasizing the importance of avoiding a repeat of past instability. He praised the recent military operation, highlighting the coordination between military and law enforcement that led to the swift and effective capture of Maduro. Trump described the operation as a significant achievement, noting the disabling of Venezuelan military forces and the complexity of the mission carried out under the cover of darkness.