Press conference on Venezuela: Trump faces questions on Carcas attack, Maduro capture

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0 January 3, 2026 15:19

President Donald Trump faced multiple questions at a press conference after the United States seized Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife in an overnight military operation on Jan. 3.

0:07 – 3:21 Who is running Venezuela right now? Trump cites ‘group’ and ‘US oil companies’
3:22 – 4:21 What about María Corina Machado? Status of Columbia’s president Gustavo Petro?
4:22 – 5:23 Was Congress notified about attack on Venezuela, plans to capture Maduro?
5:24 – 6:25 Trump on Maduro during capture, says US ‘could have’ killed Venezuela leader
6:28 – 6:45 Where is Maduro going to be held?
6:46 – 8:12 Trump pushes back on US legacy of ousting dictators, trying to rebuild countries
8:13 – 8:50 Trump on plans to sell ‘large amounts’ of oil and demand from China, Russia and others
8:51 – 9:59 Trump promises peace and safety for Venezuelans
10:00 – 11:41 Trump vows to run Venezuela ‘perfectly’
11:42 – 14:07 Trump on why taking over Venezuela is part of his ‘America first’ policy, message for Cuba
14:08 – 15:18 Trump suggests Venezuela won’t cost US taxpayers
15:19 – 15:48 Trump told Maduro to surrender
15:49 – 17:01 Trump on pardon for Honduras’ president
17:02 – 17:35 Plans to take oil from Venezuela
17:36 – 19:51 Trump upset with Putin, didn’t talk to Russian leader about Maduro capture plans

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