President Donald Trump said the United States will “run” Venezuela until a peaceful transition can take place after U.S. forces captured President Nicolás Maduro in a surprise military operation.
Trump said Washington would oversee the country temporarily to ensure stability and security following Maduro’s removal. Maduro and his wife were flown to New York to face criminal charges, according to U.S. officials.
Trump offered few details on how long U.S. control would last but said the goal was a safe handover to a new government.