On Saturday, January 3, 2026, US President Donald Trump held a press briefing at his Mar-a-Lago resort following US strikes on Venezuela. 💥
He announced that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife had been captured in an overnight operation—and even posted a snap of Maduro aboard the USS Iwo Jima on his Truth Social feed. 📸
Trump said he’d let US oil companies into Venezuela to rehab the country’s ailing infrastructure “and start making money for the country,” promising that Washington would keep all military options open until its demands are fully met. 🛢️
“We’re going to run the country until such time as we can ensure a safe, proper, and judicious transition,” Trump added, hinting at a hands-on approach to stabilizing Venezuela’s political scene.
For young globe-trotters in Asia, this move could jolt global oil prices and ripple through everything from pump prices to your next smartphone bill. 🌐
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
