Following Trump's announcement, initial statements from Venezuela's vice president and interior minister suggested that the existing government would remain in place. Senator Mike Lee, Republican of Utah, quoted Secretary of State Marco Rubio as saying that U.S. strikes were over, further implying a continuation of the current government, at least for the time being.

However, during a midday news conference, President Trump stated that Vice President Delcy Rodriguez had been "sworn in" as Venezuela's new president, adding to the confusion surrounding the leadership transition. Trump also stated that the U.S. would "run" Venezuela and sell seized oil.

The situation raises several key questions: Who is currently in charge of Venezuela? What role did the U.S. military play in Maduro's capture? What is the legal basis for the U.S. to "run" Venezuela and sell its oil? What is the international community's reaction to these events? How will this affect the Venezuelan people? And what are the long-term implications for U.S.-Venezuelan relations?

The capture of Maduro follows years of strained relations between the U.S. and Venezuela, marked by U.S. sanctions and accusations of human rights abuses against the Maduro regime. The U.S. has previously recognized opposition leader Juan Guaidó as the legitimate president of Venezuela.

The conflicting statements from U.S. officials and the lack of clarity regarding the power structure in Venezuela have created a volatile situation. The answers to these questions will determine the future of Venezuela and its relationship with the United States.