Lawmakers and political commentators have criticized President Joe Biden after a past remark about former President Donald Trump's stance on Venezuela resurfaced. The comment, made in 2020, accused Trump of admiring authoritarian leaders like Nicolás Maduro, but has been widely mocked following Trump's recent operation to capture the Venezuelan dictator on drug trafficking and terrorism charges. Critics, including several Republican lawmakers and activists, claim Biden's approach to Venezuela was ineffective and politically motivated, contrasting it with Trump's more aggressive actions. The debate has reignited discussions about United States policy toward Venezuela and the political dynamics between the two presidents.