Donald Trump declares himself acting president of Venezuela
11:17, 12 January 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump has published an image on his social media platform Truth Social, in which he refers to himself as the “acting president of Venezuela,” Qazinform News Agency reports.
The post features a screenshot styled like a Wikipedia biography. According to the image, the U.S. president “assumed” the role in January 2026. At the same time, the same profile indicates that Trump continues to hold the office of President of the United States.
No official comments have so far been issued by the White House or representatives of the Venezuelan opposition regarding the publication.
Earlier, Qazinform News Agency reported that Donald Trump announced the transfer of Venezuelan oil to the United States.