US Vice President Slams Trump Administration's Capture of Venezuelan Dictator
In a scathing attack, former US Vice President Kamala Harris has called the Trump administration's capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro "unlawful" and "unwise". The move, part of what was dubbed "Operation Absolute Resolve", saw Maduro and his wife taken out of Venezuela by the DEA in Manhattan before being transported to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.
While acknowledging that Maduro is indeed a "brutal" and "illegitimate" leader, Harris argued that President Donald Trump's actions do not align with the values of American democracy. She claimed that the operation was motivated by a desire for control over Venezuela's oil reserves rather than a genuine effort to combat trafficking or promote democracy.
"This action does not make America safer, stronger, or more affordable," Harris wrote in a post on X. "We've seen this movie before - wars for regime change or oil sold as strength but turning into chaos, with American families paying the price."
The former VP also accused Trump of prioritizing his own ambitions over the well-being of US troops and the American people. She warned that the operation would only lead to instability in the region and put troops at risk.
Harris's comments come as the administration attempts to justify its actions, claiming that they aim to bring about a "safe, proper and judicious transition" for Venezuela. However, the ex-Vice President dismisses this claim, saying that Trump is more interested in playing the role of regional strongman than pursuing genuine reforms.
With Harris's remarks, it appears that the US politician has taken a clear stance on her own path forward in politics. As she eyes potential runs in 2028, her critique of Trump's actions may resonate with voters disillusioned with the current administration's policies.
In a scathing attack, former US Vice President Kamala Harris has called the Trump administration's capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro "unlawful" and "unwise". The move, part of what was dubbed "Operation Absolute Resolve", saw Maduro and his wife taken out of Venezuela by the DEA in Manhattan before being transported to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.
While acknowledging that Maduro is indeed a "brutal" and "illegitimate" leader, Harris argued that President Donald Trump's actions do not align with the values of American democracy. She claimed that the operation was motivated by a desire for control over Venezuela's oil reserves rather than a genuine effort to combat trafficking or promote democracy.
"This action does not make America safer, stronger, or more affordable," Harris wrote in a post on X. "We've seen this movie before - wars for regime change or oil sold as strength but turning into chaos, with American families paying the price."
The former VP also accused Trump of prioritizing his own ambitions over the well-being of US troops and the American people. She warned that the operation would only lead to instability in the region and put troops at risk.
Harris's comments come as the administration attempts to justify its actions, claiming that they aim to bring about a "safe, proper and judicious transition" for Venezuela. However, the ex-Vice President dismisses this claim, saying that Trump is more interested in playing the role of regional strongman than pursuing genuine reforms.
With Harris's remarks, it appears that the US politician has taken a clear stance on her own path forward in politics. As she eyes potential runs in 2028, her critique of Trump's actions may resonate with voters disillusioned with the current administration's policies.
[Image of a cartoonish dictator being dragged away by a group of angry Americans]
[GIF of Kamala Harris rolling her eyes]
[Image of a smiling Donald Trump with a money bag]
[Animated GIF of a calm person speaking over loud noise], maybe she'll make it to the White House next time 
I mean, can you believe what Kamala Harris said about this whole Operation Absolute Resolve thing? Like, seriously, the dude is a brutal leader and all, but come on... 
The way Trump just swooped in and grabbed him like that? It reeks of something fishy, you know? Oil reserves and regime change... it's all so shady 
. I don't trust this one bit. And Harris is totally right, we can't just go around playing global strongman and expect everything to be okay 
. What about the American people? The troops? It's all just a mess now 
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. Capturing Maduro without even consulting Congress or following due process is straight up unlawful 
. And let's be real, Trump's all about the benjamins 
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. Harris is spot on - this whole thing reeks of Trump's ego and power grab 
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I mean, come on, capturing someone just to make a point? It feels like more drama than actual diplomacy 
. And what really gets me is that they're trying to spin it as "Operation Absolute Resolve" - sounds super heroic 
, but let's be real, it's all about the oil and control 
. I don't think it's wise or just, especially considering the risks it poses to US troops and the region overall 
. Kamala Harris is totally on point with her critique - let's hope this doesn't backfire for Trump's next move 
. So Kamala Harris is saying it was all about control and oil, not helping Venezuela or anything. I guess Trump wanted to be the hero of South America and show off his 'strongman' skills 
And now Kamala's all like 'Hey, this is a bad idea' and people are going to be all like 'Yaaas, Kamala!' 
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this whole operation feels super fishy like trump is trying to flex his muscles again instead of actually helping the country 
. I don't think we should try to solve problems by taking over other countries like that, it just leads to more problems in the end 
. And now our politicians are trying to say it was all about bringing stability? Lol no way, it's so obvious they were just trying to show off 
. I mean, come on, the DEA just swoops in and grabs a foreign dictator from their own country? That's like something out of a bad action movie 
. And what’s with all these justifications from the administration? They can't even be bothered to come up with a good spin for this one 
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! The whole thing with Maduro and the US capture operation just feels like a power play to me 
... But seriously, Kamala's got some valid points – Maduro's been a total dictator and it's crazy how the US just swooped in to grab him 
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. Can we trust the administration on this one? 
It's always convenient for us to swoop in and save the day when it suits our interests, but sometimes I think we forget about the complexity of real-world problems. 
Still, I guess Harris has a point that this whole operation might just create more chaos than it solves... 
. Can't say I blame Harris for speaking out 
. Trump's all about playing hero, but what about the people of Venezuela? 
. And what's with the admin trying to justify this mess? 
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We don't need more chaos and instability, especially not when it comes at our own expense