In a dramatic development, the White House and U.S. President Donald Trump have shared an image on social media purporting to show Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro aboard the USS Iwo Jima, following the recent political and military upheaval in Venezuela.
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The post, displayed on the official White House account and amplified by the President, signals a major escalation and appears to visually assert that Maduro has been detained and removed from Venezuelan territory.
The image, posted with the caption “Nicolas Maduro on board the USS Iwo Jima,” depicts a figure believed to be Maduro, blindfolded and in handcuffs, holding a water bottle inside what looks to be a military transport setting. The post has triggered widespread attention, debate, and reaction across international social media platforms.
OYOGist reports that the USS Iwo Jima is a well-known U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship, and the posting of this photograph by official accounts represents a stark and unprecedented visual claim regarding the status of Venezuela’s embattled leadership.
This development comes amid ongoing reports of shifts in Venezuela’s political landscape, including mass public mobilisations and the opposition’s advance toward securing key institutions. The U.S. government has not yet issued further details on the circumstances surrounding the image or the status of Maduro’s detention and transfer.
This is a developing story — OYOGist will continue to monitor official announcements from the White House, Venezuelan authorities, and international partners for verification and additional context.
