Trump threatens Venezuelan officials after Maduro's arrest in New York

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was arrested in New York and now faces U.S. court proceedings. Following this, President Donald Trump publicly threatened Maduro and his deputy, saying they would 'pay a heavy price' and that the U.S. was 'in charge' in Venezuela.

U.S. officials like Marco Rubio and John Bolton sought to clarify the U.S. position. Rubio stated the U.S. would not govern Venezuela and framed the action as a warning to other countries like Russia and Iran. Bolton called the potential removal of Maduro a 'hollow victory' for the U.S.