U.S. President Donald Trump announced the United States would administer Venezuela following a large-scale military operation early Saturday morning that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Maduro and Flores were flown to New York and are expected to appear in Manhattan federal court as early as Monday, according to Trump.

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 U.S. administration plan.

The U.S. military operation targeted Caracas and the surrounding region. Details regarding the operation's planning and execution have not yet been released by the Department of Defense.

Trump also indicated the U.S. would take a leading role in Venezuela's oil industry. "We have the greatest oil companies in the world, the biggest, the greatest, and we’re going to be very much involved in it," he said.

The Venezuelan government has not yet issued an official statement. The international community's reaction is beginning to unfold, with some nations expressing concern over the use of military force and potential violations of international law. Others have voiced support for a transition in Venezuela, citing concerns about human rights and democratic governance under Maduro's leadership.

The legal basis for the U.S. action remains unclear. Experts in international law are debating the justification for the intervention, with some questioning its legitimacy under international norms of sovereignty and non-intervention.

The situation remains fluid, and further developments are expected in the coming days as Maduro and Flores face legal proceedings in the U.S., and the U.S. government begins to outline its plans for administering Venezuela.