Trump says US will run Venezuela
January 3, 2026
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President Donald Trump says the United States will run Venezuela until a proper transition of power can be arranged. The declaration comes after the US captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a dramatic overnight operation. Maduro and his wife are en route to the United States to face criminal charges.
*This podcast was updated after President Trump's news conference.
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