US President Donald Trump has created a major international controversy after posting edited information from Wikipedia on his social media platform, Truth Social. In the post, Trump claimed that he is the “acting President of Venezuela.” The unusual statement quickly went viral and drew strong reactions across the world.Trump shared this post at a time when tensions between the United States and Venezuela are extremely high. According to reports, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were arrested by US authorities on serious charges related to drug trafficking and corruption. The arrests triggered political instability and strong diplomatic protests from Venezuela and its allies. After Maduro’s arrest, Venezuela’s Supreme Court stepped in to maintain constitutional order. Citing constitutional rules, the court ordered Vice President Delcy RodrĂguez to take charge as interim President. The court said this decision was necessary to protect national institutions and ensure continuity of governance until the crisis is resolved.
Reports state that on January 3, Maduro was arrested following allegations that drugs were being smuggled from Venezuela into the United States. The US government claims this action is part of a larger effort to fight international drug trafficking. However, Venezuela has strongly denied the allegations and called the arrest illegal. During a press conference after these events, Trump said that the United States would help manage Venezuela during this transition period. He also mentioned that the US could restart oil trade with Venezuela, a move that could impact global oil markets. On January 4 (Sunday), Trump further claimed that the United States had taken responsibility for Venezuela’s administration, which added fuel to the controversy. Political analysts say Trump’s statements have no legal standing and could worsen diplomatic relations. Many countries and international organizations are closely watching the situation, as Venezuela remains a key oil-producing nation and an important player in Latin American politics. The incident highlights the fragile political situation in Venezuela and raises serious questions about international law, sovereignty, and the role of powerful nations in the internal affairs of other countries.
