President Trump announced that the U.S. would govern Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro in a military operation, claiming it was a historic assault. He stated that the U.S. would not bear costs, as oil revenues would fund the reconstruction of the country’s oil infrastructure. Maduro, indicted on narco-terrorism charges, was reportedly flown to New York after his capture. Despite Maduro’s Vice President asserting his legitimacy, Trump confirmed a U.S. military presence in Venezuela.
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