""What will happen tomorrow? What will happen in the next hour? Nobody knows," Caracas resident Juan Pablo Petrone said."
""She's essentially willing to do what we think is necessary to make Venezuela great again," Trump told reporters of Rodríguez, who faced U.S. sanctions during Trump's first administration for her role in undermining Venezuelan democracy."
""I think she was quite gracious," Trump added. "We can't take a chance that somebody else takes over Venezuela that doesn't have the good of the Venezuelan people in mind.""
Uncertainty swept Venezuela after a U.S. military operation captured President Nicolás Maduro, leaving citizens unsure about immediate leadership. Long lines formed at supermarkets and gas stations as people stocked up, while small pro-government rallies occurred and most streets remained empty. President Trump suggested the United States might take control or cooperate with Vice President Delcy Rodríguez. Rodríguez has served as vice president since 2018, overseeing much of the oil-dependent economy and the feared intelligence service, and previously faced U.S. sanctions. Rodríguez demanded the immediate release of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flor.
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