LINCOLN, Neb. - Nebraska’s federal delegation expanded on earlier reactions this weekend as President Donald Trump described the U.S. military operation that led to the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and outlined plans for a transitional period in Venezuela.

Speaking Saturday at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, Trump called the operation a major success and said the United States would help oversee Venezuela until a transition of power can take place. He described the action as a demonstration of American military strength and said the goal is to help the country move toward peace and stability.

Nebraska officials referenced those developments in their statements Saturday. U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer said Maduro, whom she described as an indicted dictator for drug trafficking and narco-terrorism, is now in U.S. custody and will face prosecution. Fischer thanked Trump and U.S. troops for carrying out what she called a legal action.

U.S. Rep. Mike Flood said the end of Maduro’s rule opens a new chapter for Venezuela and said American leadership ensured the former leader would face justice in court.

U.S. Rep. Don Bacon said the operation could benefit Venezuelans and the region, but warned adversaries such as Russia and China could attempt to use the situation to justify their own military ambitions abroad.

U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith said Maduro has long been a target of federal drug trafficking investigations and welcomed reports that he will stand trial in U.S. courts.

Trump acknowledged challenges ahead, including maintaining stability in a country already facing economic hardship, while also saying U.S. involvement would not burden American taxpayers. No statement has yet been released by U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts.