• Trump states the US will "run" Venezuela temporarily after capturing Maduro.
• US oil companies are set to enter Venezuela to revitalize its oil sector.
• The US military operation was described as "extremely successful" by Trump.

During a press conference, President Donald Trump declared that the United States would "run" Venezuela following a military operation that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. He emphasized that the US "don’t want to be involved with having somebody else get in" before a "safe, proper and judicious transition" can occur, highlighting the need for stability in governance. This decision follows the US forces' strategic actions in Venezuela, including bombings and the seizure of Maduro from a military base, claiming the operation was executed in real time and hailed as "extremely successful," according to Al Jazeera and Le Monde.

Trump also revealed plans for major US energy firms to invest in Venezuela's oil industry, aiming to restore the nation's damaged infrastructure and utilize its vast reserves, projecting that American companies would "spend billions of dollars." He stated, "We’re going to have our very large United States oil companies... go in, fix the badly broken infrastructure, and start making money for the country," emphasizing a significant economic engagement with the Venezuelan oil sector, according to India Times and Le Monde.

Despite the projected economic revitalization, Trump reiterated that existing sanctions against Venezuelan oil would remain in effect. He described the country’s oil sector as a "total bust" and highlighted the potential for American oil to be sold internationally. The emphasis on involving US companies in rebuilding Venezuela's oil industry showcases a substantial shift in US policy towards the region, indicating a strong desire for both economic exploitation and political control, according to India Times and Al Jazeera.