BREAKING: Venezuelan VP Addresses The Nation, Defies Trump

Earlier today, during President Trump’s Press Conference, he stated many times that he believes the (former) Vice President and now acting President in Venezuela would be cooperative with America going forward.

He said he thought that and he hoped that and that was what they were initially told.

In case you missed it, you can watch that full Press Conference right here:

WATCH: President Trump’s FULL Press Conference and Q&A After Arresting Maduro

And now just hours later, it appears that the VP-turned-President will not be cooperative and is doubling down to defy President Trump and to demand for Maduro's release:

NOW - Venezuelan VP addresses the nation, calls for Maduro's release: "There is only one president of Venezuela, and it is Nicolás Maduro."pic.twitter.com/5oq314Cd4r

— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) January 3, 2026

Wow, this lady isn't so bright is she?

Looks like she won't be around for long either.

Can you imagine seeing what Trump just did to your boss and thinking you were going to double down on that?

When you were completely incapable of stopping or even slowing down our Delta Forces, you really think the best move is to encourage them to strike again and/or to simply remove you?

This is a developing story and we will continue to bring you updates as we have them.