President Donald Trump stated on Friday that he plans to visit Venezuela, though he admitted that a specific date for the visit has not been established. This announcement came as he was addressing journalists at the White House, hinting at the significance of the visit following the recent developments in Venezuela's political situation.

The context for Trump's announcement is the recent military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who is now facing charges in New York for drug terrorism and conspiracy. Trump's comments were made shortly before he departed for a military base in North Carolina, where he met with U.S. special forces involved in the operation against Maduro. The implications of such a visit signal a commitment from the U.S. to closely monitor and support the transitional government in Venezuela.

Following the military operation, the Trump administration has shifted the transitional leadership in Venezuela to Delcy Rodríguez, the former deputy of Maduro and now interim president. President Trump emphasized that the White House is actively overseeing Rodríguez's administration and operations, establishing a direct link between U.S. foreign policy and the events unfolding in Venezuela, which may affect regional stability and U.S.-Latin America relations.