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US President Donald Trump set social media abuzz on Sunday after updating his Truth Social profile to include an unexpected and highly controversial title: “Acting President of Venezuela.”
The post, shared on January 11, 2026, features an edited image of Trump alongside a list of his current and former designations. Positioned above his titles as the 45th and 47th President of the United States, the image listed him as the “Acting President of Venezuela, Incumbent January 2026.”
President Trump is no stranger to courting controversy with contentious statements that frequently rile his adversaries and allies alike. This latest claim follows a string of unconventional foreign policy remarks, including recent statements regarding the potential US "ownership" of Greenland, which forced European leaders to scramble for a diplomatic response.
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This is not the first time the President's digital output has drawn scrutiny. In February 2025, he posted an AI-generated video depicting the Gaza Strip as a luxury tourist destination. The post was widely condemned by users as offensive, while experts warned it perpetuated a dangerous and unrealistic narrative.
Furthermore, Trump’s previous suggestion that Canada should become the 51st US state has returned to the spotlight following his actions in Venezuela. These incidents highlight a pattern of bold, often provocative social media activity that continues to challenge traditional international protocol.
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