Trump Mocked After Sharing Fake Wikipedia Page Claiming He Is Venezuela’s Acting President

Trump Mocked After Sharing Fake Wikipedia Page Claiming He Is Venezuela’s Acting President

At a moment when tensions between Washington and Caracas are already at breaking point, Donald Trump has managed to spark a fresh wave of outrage online. This time, it was not a military announcement or a press conference but a social media post that did the damage.

Trump shared what appeared to be a Wikipedia page on his Truth Social account claiming that he is the “acting president of Venezuela.” The page was fake, and the reaction was swift and brutal.

Within minutes, critics flooded social media, accusing the president and his communications team of arrogance, misinformation and political theatre at its most extreme.

A Post That Lit Up Social Media

Screenshots of the post quickly circulated on X, where users did not hold back.

“His narcissism knows no limits,” one user wrote.
Another added: “Biggest deranged troll in America.”
Others simply called the post “delusional” and “an embarrassment.”

The backlash reflects growing unease over how Trump is publicly framing US involvement in Venezuela, particularly as events on the ground remain volatile and deadly serious.

How The Venezuela Crisis Reached This Point

Earlier this month, US forces launched airstrikes on Caracas and detained Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro during a special forces operation. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were flown to New York, where he now faces multiple criminal charges including narco terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy and weapons related offences.

Maduro has pleaded not guilty and insists he remains Venezuela’s legitimate president.

The Trump administration has framed the operation as a law enforcement action rather than an invasion, a description that has been widely disputed by international leaders and legal experts.

Who Is Running Venezuela Now

Following Maduro’s arrest, Delcy Rodríguez was formally sworn in as interim president. In her first public message, Rodríguez struck a conciliatory tone, calling for peace, dialogue and cooperation with the United States within the framework of international law.

She reiterated that Venezuela seeks balanced and respectful relations, even as US officials continue to suggest Washington will effectively “run” the country.

That rhetoric, combined with Trump’s fake Wikipedia post, has fueled fears that the administration sees Venezuela less as a sovereign nation and more as a geopolitical prize.

Oil, Power And A Dangerous Message

Venezuela holds the largest confirmed oil reserves in the world, a fact that looms large over the conflict. Trump has openly suggested that Venezuela’s nationalised oil industry should be handed over to US business interests, warning Rodríguez she could face severe consequences if she does not cooperate.

For many observers, the fake Wikipedia post was not just a joke gone wrong. It symbolised what critics see as a troubling mindset, one where regime change, resource control and personal bravado blur into a single narrative.

Global Condemnation Grows

A group of countries including Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay issued a joint statement warning that US actions in Venezuela set an extremely dangerous precedent and threaten regional security.

Even traditional allies have sounded cautious notes. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stressed the importance of international law, while distancing Britain from the US operation.

At home and abroad, the sense is growing that Trump’s approach is pushing diplomatic norms to the edge.

Greenland, NATO And A Pattern Of Provocation

The Venezuela controversy comes as Trump continues to double down on another explosive claim, his intention to acquire Greenland. Speaking aboard Air Force One, he insisted that the US must act before China or Russia does, even suggesting military force remains an option.

He also questioned NATO’s reliability, saying he is unsure whether the alliance would support the US if needed.

Taken together, these statements paint a picture of a presidency increasingly comfortable with confrontation and unilateral power.

A Joke That Landed Too Close To Reality

In another context, a fake Wikipedia page might have been dismissed as internet satire. But in the middle of an unfolding military crisis, it struck many as reckless.

As Maduro prepares to appear in a New York courtroom and Venezuela grapples with the aftermath of airstrikes, Trump’s post has left critics asking a serious question beneath the mockery.

Is this just trolling, or a glimpse into how the president truly sees America’s role in the world right now?

{Source:Unilad}

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