Afghanistan, May 13 -- Donald Trump posted Venezuela as America's "51st state" while Marco Rubio drew attention online over a Maduro-style Nike tracksuit.
U.S. President Donald Trump posted an image of Venezuela covered with the American flag on Truth Social on Tuesday, labeling the South American country the "51st State."
The image was later reposted by the official White House account on X, drawing criticism from Venezuelan officials amid already heightened tensions between Washington and Caracas.
The post came months after a U.S. military operation in January 2026 that led to the arrest and transfer of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to the United States to face criminal charges.
Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, re...