U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States would administer Venezuela following a military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Maduro and Flores were apprehended after a large-scale pre-dawn assault on Caracas and the surrounding region.

Trump, during a press conference, 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.

Maduro and Flores arrived in New York on Saturday evening and were expected to appear in Manhattan federal court, possibly as soon as Monday. The charges against them were not immediately clear.

Trump also indicated the U.S. would have significant involvement 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 military operation and subsequent capture of Maduro mark a significant escalation in U.S.-Venezuelan relations, which have been strained for years. The U.S. has previously imposed sanctions on Venezuela and recognized opposition leader Juan Guaidó as the country's legitimate president following disputed elections.

The Venezuelan government has not yet issued an official statement regarding Maduro's capture. The international community's response to the U.S. action remains to be seen, but it is likely to draw condemnation from some nations and support from others.

The future of Venezuela's political landscape is uncertain. Trump's announcement of U.S. administration raises questions about the duration and scope of the intervention, as well as the process for a "safe, proper and judicious transition." Details regarding the U.S. plan for governing Venezuela and managing its oil resources are expected to be released in the coming days.