Overview
- Trump posted a mocked-up Wikipedia-style image on Truth Social labeling himself “Acting President of Venezuela,” which is not reflected on Wikipedia or recognized by any official body.
- Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores are in U.S. custody in New York and have pleaded not guilty to federal narco‑terrorism and related charges.
- The White House says the United States will temporarily oversee Venezuela and has moved to control sales of 30–50 million barrels of sanctioned oil, with Energy Secretary Chris Wright tasked to execute the plan.
- An executive order signed by Trump shields Venezuelan oil revenues held in U.S. accounts from court attachment or seizure, citing national security and foreign policy grounds.
- Venezuela’s Supreme Tribunal ordered Vice President Delcy Rodríguez to serve as interim president, a contested arrangement drawing diplomatic and legal scrutiny as Washington defends its actions.