President Trump's dramatic capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and pledge to run Venezuela until a 'safe' transition raises serious geopolitical and economic concerns. Maduro, now in US custody facing narco-terrorism charges, was seized in a raid that also targeted military sites. Trump has vowed to send in US troops if needed and to deploy American oil firms to revive Venezuela's crumbling energy infrastructure. While the move may appeal to oil markets, critics warn it risks mirroring past failed interventions in Iraq and Afghanistan. The legality of capturing a foreign head of state is under scrutiny, and Venezuela's government, still functioning under Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, has labelled it a kidnapping. Latin American allies are split, and major powers like China and Russia have condemned the action. Markets are on edge, with oil prices rising slightly on the news, while political uncertainty at home and abroad clouds the outlook for further US rate cuts this year.