Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced himself as the “Acting President of Venezuela” in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, on Monday morning. The post included a screenshot resembling a Wikipedia page showing him with the title of Venezuela’s acting president, without any caption. The post quickly garnered millions of views and thousands of reactions.
This post came just two days after Trump had signed an executive order declaring a national emergency in the United States and taking steps to secure Venezuelan oil revenues held in the U.S. The executive order strengthens U.S. control over Venezuela’s oil earnings, restricting creditors from accessing the funds and preventing their use for repayment of remaining debts or legal claims.
According to a White House fact sheet, the measures were intended to ensure that these funds are used safely and, ultimately, to promote peace, prosperity, and stability within Venezuela.
Trump’s post follows the recent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces, which occurred less than a week ago. Following Maduro’s detention, Delsy Rodríguez has been serving as Venezuela’s acting president during the transitional period. Trump’s announcement indicates that the United States would temporarily oversee Venezuelan administration during this interim phase.
The unusual declaration has sparked widespread attention online, highlighting Trump’s continued engagement with international political matters and Venezuelan affairs.
