U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, early Saturday morning in a large-scale assault on Caracas and the surrounding region, according to President Donald Trump. Trump confirmed that Maduro and Flores were en route to New York after being taken into custody.

During a press conference, Trump stated, "We're going to run the country Venezuela until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition." He did not elaborate on the specifics of the military operation.

In an interview with Fox News on Saturday, Trump said the couple was transported to a ship following their capture and were being transported to the United States. He also indicated the U.S. would be heavily involved in Venezuela's oil industry following the military action. "We have the greatest oil companies in t[he world]," Trump told Fox News.

The reasons behind the U.S. military action remain unclear, and the Trump administration has yet to release a comprehensive statement outlining its policy objectives for Venezuela. The situation is rapidly evolving, and further details are expected to emerge in the coming days.

The Venezuelan government has not yet issued an official response to the reported capture of Maduro and Flores. The international community is closely monitoring the situation, and reactions from other nations are anticipated. The future political landscape of Venezuela remains uncertain.