The cards, shared on the White House's X account on 14/2, began with an image of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro handcuffed and blindfolded following a raid in Caracas on 3/1. This card, designed in a classic style, read, "You've captured my heart".

Another card featured Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen meeting Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was previously arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and transferred to a prison in El Salvador. The message on this card stated, "My love for you is as strong as the Democrats' love for undocumented immigrants. I would fly 1,537 miles to sit and have a drink with you."

The card featured Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen meeting Kilmar Abrego Garcia. *Photo: The White House*

The White House also poked fun at the issue of Greenland, a point of tension in US-European relations. One Valentine's card displayed a map of the North Atlantic and the autonomous Danish island, framed within a heart, with the caption: "It's time to define our ambiguous relationship."

The card referencing Greenland. *Photo: The White House*

Another card, bearing the message "Don't make me work hard for your love," drew attention by showing Secretary of State Marco Rubio looking uncomfortable during a tense meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last year. Rubio's image from that meeting gained popularity on social media, being memed into various versions of him in different outfits, hinting at his simultaneous roles in the administration, including Secretary of State and National Security Advisor.

The card featured Secretary of State Marco Rubio. *Photo: The White House*

Hours later, the White House's X account posted two more Valentine's cards related to Donald Trump. One card read, "Thank you for your interest in this matter: My heart," echoing a common closing phrase in Trump's statements on Truth Social. The other 14/2 card depicted multiple hearts accompanied by three messages: Love, MAGA, and "Dad's home," seemingly targeting Trump's loyal voter base.

The series of cards divided social media users. Supporters viewed it as a humorous way to tease political opponents and commend achievements. Critics, however, argued that using a day associated with love to send messages about military actions or territorial ambitions was inappropriate for the White House's standing.

By Thanh Danh (According to India Today, SCMP, NY Post)