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Trump Sparks Reactions with 'Acting President of Venezuela' Post on Truth Social

Published January 12, 2026, 05:11
Trump Sparks Reactions with 'Acting President of Venezuela' Post on Truth Social

Former US President Donald Trump has sparked reactions with a post on Truth Social, in which he referred to himself as the 'Acting President of Venezuela' and used his official presidential portrait. The move came days after a new escalation of tensions between the US and Venezuela, during a period of increased pressure on the Nicolás Maduro regime. The White House has not provided an official explanation for the post, which has been interpreted either as a sarcastic challenge or as a message of political pressure towards the Maduro regime. Observers suggest that the move is part of Trump's harsh rhetoric towards governments he considers hostile to American interests. The photograph used is Trump's official presidential portrait, exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution, which reinforces the symbolism of the post. The post has triggered discussions on social media and in political circles, with users and analysts expressing concerns about the potential complication of the diplomatic landscape in Latin America.