Trump posts picture of himself as ‘Acting President of Venezuela’ | Today News

This news article reports on US President Donald Trump posting a picture of himself as the 'Acting President of Venezuela' on his social media platform. The image appeared to be an edited Wikipedia page, showing Trump as the incumbent Venezuelan president as of January 2026. The US government had previously toppled the Venezuelan government in early January through military strikes, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Trump stated that the US would manage the Venezuelan government until a proper transition could be ensured, while the country's Supreme Court appointed Delcy Rodriguez as the interim president. Trump also warned of further military operations if Venezuela's new leaders did not cooperate with his demands, which primarily involve accessing Venezuelan oil.