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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced he personally contacted President Donald Trump to oppose the recent intervention in Venezuela, which he described as a “regime change operation.” Mamdani expressed concern that the action broke both federal and international laws and warned it could have immediate impacts on Venezuelans residing in the U.S.
Following the overnight detainment of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Trump declared that the U.S. was temporarily taking control of Venezuela. He stated during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago that the U.S. would manage the country until a safe and appropriate transition could occur, emphasizing that they could not risk anyone who doesn’t prioritize Venezuelans’ best interests stepping into power.
Trump also indicated that major American oil companies would enter Venezuela, which possesses the largest oil reserves globally, to restore its severely deteriorated oil infrastructure—a process that experts estimate could take years.
Mamdani told reporters he reached out directly to Trump to make his stance clear, criticizing the move as an unlawful attempt at regime change. The mayor characterized the military operation that led to Maduro’s capture as “an act of war” and a blatant violation of both national and international law. He warned that the United States’ foreign policy actions are becoming increasingly dangerous and that the repercussions might extend beyond Venezuela, directly affecting thousands of Venezuelans living in New York.
He assured the public that his administration would remain vigilant, monitoring developments closely and providing guidance as necessary, prioritizing the safety of all residents. Mamdani’s remarks come after Trump announced that U.S. forces conducted a large-scale operation resulting in Maduro and his wife being taken into federal custody and flown to New York for trial.
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