Washington (Monitoring Desk):
US President Donald Trump sparked global attention by posting an image on his social media platform Truth Social in which he described himself as the “Acting President of Venezuela”, listing himself as “Incumbent January 2026.” The graphic was styled like a Wikipedia page showing his official portrait alongside this title. The unusual claim comes amid major geopolitical developments involving Venezuela, including a recent US military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who were flown to New York on federal charges. However, analysts and multiple news outlets report that the image appears to be digitally altered or satirical and is not based on any legal process, official diplomatic recognition, or constitutional change in Venezuela. No international institution, nor the Venezuelan government, has approved or confirmed Trump’s self‑designation.
