Mixed messaging from the Trump administration has left lawmakers, regional partners, and Venezuelans uncertain about what it means for the United States to “run” Venezuela after Maduro’s capture.

The U.S. director of national intelligence has so far declined to publicly comment on the military operation in Venezuela that captured Nicolás Maduro, even as other senior officials addressed the mission.

Mar-a-Lago has again served as a command setting for major U.S. military decisions, reflecting Donald Trump’s personalized approach to national security leadership.

Democrats sharply criticise the Trump administration’s military operation in Venezuela, citing lack of congressional oversight, potential legal violations, and risks to regional stability and U.S. credibility.

Demonstrations in U.S. cities reflect widespread domestic concern over the Trump administration’s military intervention in Venezuela, focusing on executive authority, international law and humanitarian risks.

In Caracas, few are celebrating Maduro’s capture, with residents focused on survival and uncertainty over governance, security, and economic stability.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that Venezuelans previously under Temporary Protected Status can now apply for refugee status, offering a potential pathway to more permanent legal protection amid shifting immigration policy.

The U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro has triggered global praise, criticism, and legal debate, highlighting deep divisions over sovereignty, legality, and the future of international norms.

The U.S. detention of Nicolás Maduro has triggered widespread international reaction, exposing deep divisions over sovereignty, legality, and the future rules governing military force and accountability.

Marco Rubio has taken a central role in shaping U.S. policy toward Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro’s capture, guiding diplomatic, economic, and security strategy in a complex and unprecedented situation.