Donald Trump sparked attention with light-hearted remarks suggesting he might consider running for president of Venezuela after completing his current term in the United States. The comments were made during a press conference on Monday, where Trump spoke informally about his perceived popularity in the South American nation.

During the interaction, Trump claimed that he would poll higher than anyone else in Venezuela if he chose to contest elections there. He remarked that people in the country allegedly supported him strongly, adding that he could consider relocating after his tenure in the US ends. The statement was widely interpreted as a joke rather than a serious political intention.

Expanding on the idea, Trump said he would quickly learn Spanish if he were to pursue such a move, asserting confidence in his language-learning ability. He further added that mastering the language “would not take too long,” reinforcing the informal and humorous tone of his remarks during the press briefing.

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The comments come amid ongoing political developments in Venezuela following the capture of former president Nicolás Maduro and his wife earlier this year by US forces in connection with drug trafficking charges. Following this, Vice President Delcy Rodríguez assumed charge as acting president, overseeing the country during a transitional phase.

Trump also used the occasion to highlight what he described as improved relations between the United States and Venezuela. He claimed that the conflict involving the two countries had ended swiftly and emphasised economic gains, including access to Venezuelan oil resources, which he said had already benefited the US.

Despite the attention his remarks generated, Trump clarified that he was satisfied with the current leadership in Venezuela and maintained that the relationship between the two nations remained stable. His comments, though delivered in a humorous tone, have drawn global interest given the sensitive geopolitical context surrounding Venezuela’s recent political transition.

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