Joe Biden’s past words about Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro are coming back to haunt him in a way that’s sparking both laughter and sharp criticism online.

Here’s the quick rundown: a resurfaced 2020 social media post by Biden accusing then-President Donald Trump of cozying up to Maduro has exploded in relevance after Trump ordered a daring military operation on January 3, 2026, to capture Maduro and his wife in Caracas, according to the Daily Mail. 

For American taxpayers, this saga isn’t just a political sideshow—it’s a reminder of the hefty financial burden tied to international operations like this Delta Force raid, which likely cost millions in resources and planning, all while domestic needs remain underfunded.

Trump’s Bold Move in Caracas

Let’s rewind to 2020, when Axios reported Trump expressing openness to meeting Maduro and even questioning his support for Venezuela’s acting leader at the time, Juan Guaidó.

Biden pounced on this, posting on X, “Trump talks tough on Venezuela, but admires thugs and dictators like Nicolas Maduro.”

Oh, the irony—fast forward to January 3, 2026, and Trump’s not just talking tough; he’s sending an elite Delta Force unit into Caracas in the early morning hours, with an explosion shaking the city as Maduro and his wife Cilia were nabbed right from their beds.

Maduro Captured and Headed to Trial

The captured couple didn’t get a chance to pack—they were whisked away to the USS Iwo Jima assault ship, bound for New York City to face trial on serious charges of drug and weapons trafficking.

Trump, speaking from his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, on the same day, called the operation “brilliant” and accused Maduro’s regime of flooding the U.S. with illegal drugs, a claim tied to a 2020 indictment against Maduro for cocaine importation during Trump’s first term.

This isn’t just a win for law enforcement; it’s a signal that the U.S. intends to govern Venezuela temporarily, a move that raises big questions about sovereignty and long-term costs for American citizens.

Biden’s Post Sparks Online Firestorm

Now, back to Biden’s old jab—it’s racked up over a million views on X recently, with hundreds of comments poking fun at the former president’s misstep.

One user, San Diego politician Amy Reichert, quipped on X, replying to Biden’s post, “This did not age well.”

That’s putting it mildly—others piled on, with replies like “Nothing about Biden aged well,” highlighting the stark contrast between Biden’s 2020 critique and Trump’s decisive action in 2026.

A Photo Worth a Thousand Taunts

Trump didn’t miss a chance to rub it in, sharing a photo on Truth Social of Maduro post-capture, decked out in a gray tracksuit, black eye mask, ear muffs, and clutching a plastic water bottle—a far cry from the image of a feared dictator.

While some might chuckle at the online memes, let’s not forget the gravity here: Maduro’s trial could expose deep networks of corruption and drug trafficking, and conservatives must demand full transparency to ensure justice isn’t just a photo op but a real blow to international crime.