Following his tenure as President of the United States, Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of running for president in a different country.
During a recent Cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump lauded the relationship between the US and Venezuela as “remarkable” and playfully mentioned the idea of running for president in Venezuela.
Trump also boasted about being the “highest polling person” and jokingly suggested a potential presidential run against Delcy Rodríguez, who assumed office as the President of Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro was apprehended by US special forces on January 3, 2026.
The capture of former President Maduro and his wife by US special forces led to Delcy Rodríguez assuming the role of interim president, later officially inaugurated as the President of Venezuela.
Speaking at the White House, Trump expressed his positive sentiments towards Venezuela, indicating a potential future political move. He stated, “The relationship with Venezuela has been incredible. The people… actually I’m the highest polling person. In other words, after the presidency, I think I may go to Venezuela and run against Delcy.”
Nicolás Maduro was covertly transported to the United States by US special forces, resulting in a confrontation that led to the deaths of numerous Venezuelan security personnel. He later appeared in a New York court alongside his wife to face drug-related charges, both pleading not guilty.
In ongoing legal proceedings, Maduro sought the dismissal of narco-terrorism charges against him. During the latest court session, arguments revolved around the denial of access to funds for legal fees due to sanctions imposed by the US.
Due to US sanctions, the Maduro family and the Venezuelan government encountered challenges in financing their legal defense. Despite initial approval, the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) later rescinded permission to utilize Venezuelan government funds for legal expenses.
Judge Alvin Hellerstein, aged 92, showed understanding towards arguments supporting the use of Venezuelan government funds for the legal defense of Maduro and Flores, emphasizing the importance of the right to a fair defense.
