Ten minutes after Donald Trump announced on social media that the United States had captured Venezuelan leader Maduro, a New York Times reporter called Donald Trump. Donald Trump answered the phone and answered several questions. Donald Trump first congratulated the team on the success of the operation.“Meticulous planning, an outstanding military, and exceptional personnel all contributed to the success of this operation,” he said. “It was truly a remarkable operation.” The reporter then asked whether congressional authorization had been sought prior to the U.S. military’s coordinated “large-scale strike” operation with law enforcement agencies. Donald Trump said he would address this issue and hold a press conference.When asked about the follow-up plans for Venezuela and why this high-risk operation was worth undertaking, Donald Trump said, “You’ll hear all the details at the 11 a.m. briefing,” and then hung up the phone; the call lasted fifty seconds. The New York Times reporter also noted that Donald Trump sounded somewhat weary.