Washington D.C. – The White House marked Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2026, with a series of digitally released cards featuring pointed political jabs, including a message directed at Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The unusual Valentine’s Day outreach highlights the ongoing tensions between the United States and Venezuela, and signals a continued hardline stance from the Trump administration.
One card depicted Maduro with a blindfold and restraints, accompanied by the phrase “You have captured my heart,” a sarcastic twist on a romantic sentiment. The image alludes to Maduro’s recent detention by U.S. Forces and transfer to New York to face drug trafficking charges, as previously reported. The development underscores the U.S. Government’s determination to pursue legal action against Maduro.
Another card showcased former President Donald Trump holding a document labeled “Executive Order 4547” with the caption “You are my valentine.” A third card featured a satirical image of Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen, seemingly related to immigration policy.
The White House released the cards via Trump’s X account, according to reports from An-Nahar. The cards represent a continuation of the Trump administration’s unconventional use of social media for political messaging.
“You have captured my heart,” Trump’s message to Maduro read, according to Alsumaria News. The gesture is likely to further strain relations between Washington, and Caracas.
The release of these cards follows a U.S. Military operation in Caracas, Venezuela, earlier this year that led to Maduro’s arrest and transfer to the United States. Video footage of Maduro being escorted through a detention facility was too shared by the White House, CNN Arabic reported. The incident has raised questions about the future of Venezuela and the potential for further U.S. Intervention in the region.
