President Donald Trump said the United States would “run” Venezuela until it can ensure a political transition following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro in an extraordinary raid by American special forces early Saturday.

The U.S. strike follows months of effort by the Maduro regime to secure military support from its key allies, including China, Russia, and Iran under increasing pressure from President Donald Trump over Maduro’s rule.

President Trump claimed overnight that the United States carried out airstrikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro.

One native Venezuelan is watching the unfolding situation from southeast Michigan and says there is joy in his home country. But he also says there is more work to be done because Nicolas Maduro was just one piece of the regime there.

It’s not going to cost us anything," Rubio said of the Trump Administration's plans to transform Venezuela and sell its oil

What's next for the U.S. engagement in Venezuela? President Trump says the U.S. will run the country for now, but there are no American troops or diplomats in the country.

Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez asserts national control amid US President Donald Trump's announcement of oil transfers. Rodriguez states no foreign power governs Venezuela. Trump plans to seize millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil.

Trump told reporters Saturday that he expects the U.S. to run Venezuela temporarily, and that Rodríguez had been sworn in as president. Venezuela has not announced that Rodríguez has taken the oath of office. It is also unclear where Rodríguez currently is. Some media reports have placed her in Russia, others in Caracas.