Trump Declares Himself Interim President of Venezuela
- Washington DC - President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social claiming he is the "Interim President of venezuela." He made this claim days after a U.S.
- Anadolu Agency and Hindustan Times reported on Monday, January 12, 2026, that the post features a screenshot of Trump's Wikipedia page.
- The words "Acting President of Venezuela" appear above the description stating "45th & 47th President of the United states," Trump's official title.
Washington DC – President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social claiming he is the “Interim President of venezuela.” He made this claim days after a U.S. military operation in Caracas led to the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro.
Anadolu Agency and Hindustan Times reported on Monday, January 12, 2026, that the post features a screenshot of Trump’s Wikipedia page. The image shows his official presidential photo wiht the text “Acting President of venezuela” listed since January 2026.
The screenshot Trump posted appears to be digitally altered.
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The words “Acting President of Venezuela” appear above the description stating “45th & 47th President of the United states,” Trump’s official title.
in addition to the post about being the “Interim President of Venezuela,”