Trump on Venezuela: 'We are going to run the country'

President Trump announced the U.S. will govern Venezuela until a transition can occur.

BBC News - WorldFiled 2026-01-03 · 17:20 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min

Trump on Venezuela: 'We are going to run the country'

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President Trump announced the U.S. will govern Venezuela until a transition can occur. On January 3rd, the U.S. launched strikes in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Trump stated the couple was apprehended at a fortified residence and will be transported to New York, with only minor U.S. injuries reported. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Maduro's indictment in New York on drug and weapons charges, stating he will be prosecuted in American courts. In response, Venezuela declared a national emergency, condemning what it described as "extremely serious military aggression" by the U.S.

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Venezuela declared a national emergency, denouncing military aggression.

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Maduro was indicted in New York on drugs and weapons charges.

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Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured on 3 January.

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The United States launched strikes against the country.

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The US will run Venezuela until a 'proper transition can take place.'

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President Donald Trump announced that the US will run Venezuela until a 'proper transition can take place.'The United States launched strikes against the country and captured Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife on 3 January. Trump said Maduro and his wife were captured from a fortress-like house and will be taken to New York; the president said there were "a few injuries but no deaths on our side".Maduro was indicted in New York on drugs and weapons charges, Attorney General Pam Bondi said, adding Maduro will "face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts".Venezuela declared a national emergency, denouncing "extremely serious military aggression".

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