LOADING ERROR LOADINGPresident Donald Trump said the U.S. will “run” Venezuela until a “transition” can take place following a military operation. “We’re going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper, and judicious transition,” Trump told reporters during a Saturday morning press conference. AdvertisementTrump was referring to a large-scale military operation that saw the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. “They will soon face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts,” U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement. Throughout the morning, Trump bragged about the operation, which included cutting off power throughout the capital city of Caracas.

Source: Huffington Post January 03, 2026 18:50 UTC