Trump Declares Himself Venezuela’s Acting President, Sparks Mockery

President Donald Trump posted a spoof image on Truth Social portraying himself as the acting president of Venezuela, drawing sharp criticism from commentators who labeled it authoritarian fantasy as the former president pushes a hard line in Venezuela, including a unilateral military move against Maduro. The episode follows deferential U.S. actions and bipartisan concern about democratic norms and control over foreign policy.