Nicolás Maduro's outfit goes viral after picture following capture
- 2026-01-05 04:07:57
In the hours following the United States' early morning strike in Venezuela and capture of Nicolás Maduro, a photo of the Venezuelan leader blindfolded aboard a ship was posted to the social media platform Truth Social by President Donald Trump.
That photo has since gone viral, not only for Maduro's subdued appearance but also for his outfit: a gray Nike Tech sweatsuit. Nike Tech fleeces, jackets, pants and sweatsuits have drawn cultural commentary in recent months, with a social media trend inspiring young men to ditch the outerwear style in exchange for quarter-zips and the perceived sophistication that comes along with the article of clothing.
While the detainment of the country's leader and strikes on the country have been drawn mixed reactions from Venezuelans and people around the world, Maduro's outfit has sparked memes and social media videos.

