Overview
- The Truth Social image shows Nicolás Maduro blindfolded, wearing noise‑canceling headphones and handcuffs aboard the USS Iwo Jima after his Jan. 3 detention in Caracas.
- Google Trends recorded a sharp rise in searches for "Nike Tech" after the post as the gray tracksuit in the photo drew outsized attention online.
- Social posts claimed quick sellouts and size shortages, though Nike’s site still listed some jacket and pant sizes available at roughly $140 and $120.
- An SDNY indictment accuses Maduro and associates of partnering with violent drug traffickers for years, and officials including Attorney General Pam Bondi said they will face American justice in U.S. courts.
- Reports described a rapid, multi‑domain U.S. operation to extract Maduro, with commentators noting the mission’s speed and scope as the photo fueled memes and cultural chatter.