The first photos of the kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in US stocks are out, and already breaking the internet. Meanwhile, the White House social media team is dropping quotes from the late Notorious BIG to emphasize power. Fans and critics alike are reacting—some in shock, some in disbelief—and everyone agrees: this one belongs in the history books.
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Trump Seems to Switch to Maduro for Biggie Vibes
After the shocking kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia FloresThe White House’s X account has gone into full swing mode. The first post showed a black-and-white photo of Trump with the bold caption “There are no games. FAFO,” is an acronym that means “f**k around and find out.”
The White House followed a clip of Maduro purportedly saying “come and get it me” and “don’t take too long,” then Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at a press conference with Trump. Rubio’s line?If you didn’t know, now you do.” And, as a result, the clip ended with The Notorious BIG’s ‘Hypnotize’ playing in the background.
If you don’t know, now you do 🦅 pic.twitter.com/XrIps1OzY4
— The White House (@White House) January 3, 2026
Maduro’s First US Photos and Perp Walk Spark Major Reactions
The first photos of Venezuelan President Maduro since his dramatic arrest have hit the Internet, and they’re sparking a conversation. In one shot, Maduro sits quietly, flashing two thumbs up while surrounded by DEA agents, looking relaxed considering the circumstances. Also, the photos show him being escorted on an old DEA tour of the Stewart Air National Guard Base in New York before being transported to Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center to await trial on charges including narco-terrorism, cocaine importation, and weapons charges. In addition, Maduro’s first court appearance is scheduled for Monday, January 5.
Maduro’s wife, Cilia Flores, who was taken with him, and their son Nicolás Maduro Guerra also face charges in the United States, and Flores is being examined by a doctor upon arrival. The video circulating shows Maduro wearing a hoodie, pants, socks with sandals, and a beanie, holding a bottle of water, and greeting the spectators calmly”Sleep well” and “happy New Year” as the account says, “Perp left.“
Perp left.pic.twitter.com/34iIsFUDdG
– Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) January 4, 2026
Kamala Harris Throws Shade at Kidnapping
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is throwing heavy shade at Donald Trump’s Venezuela event. On Saturday night, Harris blasted the kidnapping of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, calling both “which is illegal” and “which is not wise,” even though he acknowledged that the Venezuelan leader “cruel” and “illegal.” In a long letter to X, Harris argued that surgery does “I am not making America safer, stronger, or more affordable” and warned that Trump’s actions are consistent with past reform measures that have left chaos behind while America’s families legislate.
Harris did not hold back, accusing the Trump administration of prioritizing oil over justice, drug use and democracy. He called the operation a power play, saying Trump “it puts the military at risk, wastes billions, destabilizes the environment, and provides no legal authority, no exit plan, and no benefits at home..” Hours after Harris’ post, Maduro and his wife were reportedly flown from Manhattan to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, officially ending “Operation Absolute Resolve” and giving the internet another reason to watch the drama unfold.
Maduro Arrives at the Side of the Infamous MDC Amidst the Streets of Joy
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife are not only in US custody – they now call one of Brooklyn’s most notorious prisons home. The Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC Brooklyn) has a reputation that precedes it as it has high names like R. Kelly and Sean “Diddy” Combs, and it’s so popular that some judges have refused to send people there.
Opened in the early 1990s, the facility currently holds about 1,300 inmates, ranging from suspected gangsters and drug dealers to white-collar defendants, and serves as a staging area for people awaiting trial in Manhattan and federal courts in Brooklyn. Despite the ugly walls, Saturday night outside the MDC was quiet. Crowds of Venezuelan immigrants, many with flags, lined the streets to celebrate Maduro’s capture.
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