04.01.2026 07:50
The White House released a video of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro walking with police escort. In the video, Maduro, who is seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, has the phrase "Suspect walked" added in English. Meanwhile, in a short segment of the video, Maduro turns to those around him and says, "Happy New Year."
Posts made from the official social media accounts of the White House have once again brought Washington's tough stance towards the Venezuelan government to the forefront. The latest video shared about ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro quickly garnered widespread attention from the public.
THE RUG SAYS "DEA NYD"
In the video published through the White House's official rapid response social media account Rapid Response 47, Maduro is seen walking down a corridor accompanied by police. The footage highlights that Maduro is wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, and the corridor is covered with a blue rug that says "DEA NYD."
THE PHRASE "SUSPECT WALKED" WAS INCLUDED
The phrase "Suspect walked" was added in English over the shared video. It was stated that the footage belongs to moments when Maduro was processed at the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) office in Manhattan. In this context, it was mentioned that Maduro's fingerprints were taken.
MADURO: HAPPY NEW YEAR
A brief segment of the video also included moments when Maduro turned to those around him and said, "Happy New Year." This post from White House sources is seen as a symbolic step regarding the U.S. administration's approach to the Venezuela crisis and messages towards Maduro, while the footage sparked intense discussions on social media.