Trump Says 'We're Going To Run The Country' After Military Operation In Venezuela

President Donald Trump arrives to speak at his Mar-a-Lago club, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Palm Beach, Fla.

President Donald Trump said the US will “run” Venezuela until a “transition” can take place following a military operation.

“We’re going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper, and judicious transition,” Trump told reporters during a Saturday morning press conference.

Trump was referring to a large-scale military operation that saw the capture of...