Vance’s absence from the press conference announcing Maduro’s arrest became questionable

According to RCO News Agency, US President Donald Trump held a press conference at his resort in Mar-a-Lago, Florida, during which he announced the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Celia Flores and their transfer to the US detention center.

During the conference, Trump said the United States would oversee Venezuela’s administration until a “safe and orderly” transition of power occurs, and he did not rule out the possibility of a continued U.S. military presence.

He added that he is in contact with Venezuela’s vice president, Delsey Rodriguez, who was sworn in as Maduro’s successor.

Several senior government officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of War Pete Hegst, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Kaine, attended the conference.

On the other hand, the absence of “J. D. Vance, the vice president, attracted attention in this conference, despite his participation in the planning of this operation.

His spokesperson explained that his absence was due to security concerns. He noted that his movements during this operation could have created a security risk or raised suspicions.

According to the statement, Vance monitored the operation via secure communication channels before returning to his home in Cincinnati.

Security considerations have also led to fewer joint meetings between Trump and his vice president outside the White House, the sources noted.

Vance is known for his isolationist stance amid reports of political rifts in the Republican camp, with speculation that he may run for president in 2028.

According to Fox News, Vance publicly expressed his support for the transition process and, through his platform X, rejected criticism that questioned its legitimacy and emphasized that Maduro is facing drug-trafficking indictments in the United States.

Domestically, recent polls have shown that despite Trump’s continued praise of Vance’s performance and his claims that he is doing a “great job,” Vance’s support among Republican voters has declined in the run-up to the 2028 election.

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