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Trump Posts Image Calling Himself 'Acting President of Venezuela'

Published January 12, 2026, 06:21

Former US President Donald Trump caused a stir with a post on Truth Social, in which he referred to himself as the 'Acting President of Venezuela'. The post featured his official presidential portrait and came days after an escalation of tensions between the US and Venezuela. The White House has not provided an official explanation for the post, but observers believe it is a communication move. Trump had previously stated he was willing to meet with Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez.