Washington, D.C. / Caracas – US President Donald Trump on Saturday posted a striking image of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in custody, showing him handcuffed and blindfolded aboard a US naval vessel.
The photo, shared on Trump’s Truth Social account, shows Maduro wearing what appeared to be noise-canceling ear muffs along with grey Nike-branded sweatpants and a jacket. Trump captioned the image:
“Nicolas Maduro on board the USS Iwo Jima,”
The image comes hours after US military forces reportedly captured the Venezuelan leader during a large-scale operation. The US government has announced drug and terrorism charges against Maduro following his apprehension.
The photograph has sparked widespread global attention, fueling debates over the legality and implications of the operation, with international observers monitoring the situation closely.
