U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is facing intense scrutiny after being confronted on live television over whether he has become the de facto ruler of Venezuela following the U.S. capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Appearing on NBC’s Meet the Press, Rubio avoided giving a direct answer when asked if Washington was now “running” the country. Instead, he emphasized that the United States expects “changes” in Venezuela that align with American national interests. The exchange has fueled debate over U.S. intentions, sovereignty concerns, and whether Washington’s role now goes far beyond diplomacy into direct political control. Watch