President Donald Trump downplayed comments by acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez, who asserted Nicolás Maduro’s legitimacy during an NBC News interview, suggesting her statement was politically motivated. Trump acknowledged Rodríguez’s effective leadership and the potential benefits of Venezuela’s oil resources. Following Maduro’s capture on narco-terrorism charges, Rodríguez emphasized their innocence and mentioned an invitation to visit the U.S. Trump praised her leadership, indicating possible future diplomatic engagements.
