Trump Declares Direct Rule After Venezuela Maduro Capture 2026: 'We Are Going to Run the Country'
On Jan 3, 2026, Trump announced the capture of Nicolas Maduro and declared that the U.S. will now run Venezuela, signaling a major shift in global geopolitics.
The geopolitical map of the Western Hemisphere was redrawn this afternoon. January 3, 2026, at 12:45 PM ET, President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces have captured Nicolas Maduro and that the United States will take immediate control of Venezuela's governance.
Trump Takes Control: Venezuela Maduro Capture 2026 Implications
The announcement follows months of escalating tension in the region. According to official reports, the operation to remove Maduro was swift. President Trump didn't just stop at the arrest; he made it clear that the U.S. is stepping in to fill the power vacuum directly, bypassing traditional transitional government models.
We're going to run the country now. It's time to restore order and give the people of Venezuela the future they deserve under American guidance.
International Backlash and Sovereignty Concerns
Global leaders are reacting with a mixture of shock and condemnation. The United Nations has already raised questions regarding international law and the sovereignty of nations. However, the White House maintains that this is a necessary intervention to end a humanitarian crisis that has plagued the continent for years.
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