US President Donald Trump shared a doctored image on Truth Social depicting him as the 'Acting President of Venezuela,' claiming he assumed office on January 20, 2025, and remains incumbent as of January 2026. The image also listed Vice President JD Vance as his deputy. This post appeared to be fabricated, as no official or legal documentation supports such a claim. The context involves significant political developments in Venezuela following a US-led military operation that resulted in the capture of former President Nicolas Maduro. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were detained during a US military operation in Caracas and flown to New York, where they face federal charges related to drug trafficking and alleged gang cooperation, which Maduro denies. US officials confirmed that the operation was carried out by Delta Force after regional military build-up, including deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford. Following Maduro’s detention, Venezuela’s vice president and oil minister, Delcy Rodríguez, was sworn in as interim president. US President Trump stated that the US would 'run' Venezuela temporarily during the transition and 'get the oil flowing,' though Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that the US does not intend to govern Venezuela but will enforce an 'oil quarantine' to influence policy. The incident reflects escalating tensions and US intervention efforts amid ongoing regional instability.