Donald Trump has detonated his promise of "no new wars," instead launching an act of war in Venezuela. The US military attacked the country early Saturday morning, abducting its leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who now face narco-terrorism charges in a New York federal court. Eighty Venezuelan and Cuban citizens were killed by US gunfire and airstrikes.
The attack has been described as "successful" and "perfectly executed" by Trump, but many have called it illegal under both international law and the US Constitution. The Trump administration is already threatening further military action against Venezuela and other sovereign nations in pursuit of its so-called "Donroe Doctrine," a refashioning of the 1823 Monroe Doctrine.
The doctrine has been used to justify US occupations across Latin America throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Trump claims that under his national security strategy, American dominance in the Western Hemisphere will never be questioned again. He also stated that Venezuela "will do what we think is necessary to make Venezuela great again."
In reality, Trump has already ordered military strikes in Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Somalia, Syria, and Yemen. Before abducting Maduro, the US military attacked a Venezuelan port, killing over 100 civilians in bombings in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.
Trump continues to arm Israel as it violates the ceasefire with Hamas, grinding the genocide in Gaza into a third year. He has threatened Mexico, hinting at intervention in the country, and renewed annexation aspirations in Greenland.
The Trump administration is also targeting Cuba and Colombia, hinting at military action or regime change. In Iran, Trump has warned that the US will attack if Iranian protesters are killed, despite the country's own history of brutal repression against its citizens.
Trump has doubled down on his willingness to attack Iran over protests, telling reporters on Sunday that "we're watching it very closely" and that the US will take action if the government continues to kill protesters. This hypocrisy was quickly pointed out by Iranian leaders, who used Trump's words to justify their own regime's brutal crackdown.
In a shocking turn of events, Venezuela has denounced Trump's attack as "barbaric" and "illegal," with Vice President Delcy Rodríguez vowing to defend the country's sovereignty and natural resources. Rodríguez released a statement on social media, calling for peace and dialogue, but also warned that if Trump continues his aggression, the Colombian people will unleash their popular jaguar.
As tensions escalate in Venezuela, many are left wondering what is next for the US under Trump's leadership. With its promise of "no new wars" now shattered, it remains to be seen how far the administration will take its aggressive foreign policy.
The attack has been described as "successful" and "perfectly executed" by Trump, but many have called it illegal under both international law and the US Constitution. The Trump administration is already threatening further military action against Venezuela and other sovereign nations in pursuit of its so-called "Donroe Doctrine," a refashioning of the 1823 Monroe Doctrine.
The doctrine has been used to justify US occupations across Latin America throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Trump claims that under his national security strategy, American dominance in the Western Hemisphere will never be questioned again. He also stated that Venezuela "will do what we think is necessary to make Venezuela great again."
In reality, Trump has already ordered military strikes in Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Somalia, Syria, and Yemen. Before abducting Maduro, the US military attacked a Venezuelan port, killing over 100 civilians in bombings in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.
Trump continues to arm Israel as it violates the ceasefire with Hamas, grinding the genocide in Gaza into a third year. He has threatened Mexico, hinting at intervention in the country, and renewed annexation aspirations in Greenland.
The Trump administration is also targeting Cuba and Colombia, hinting at military action or regime change. In Iran, Trump has warned that the US will attack if Iranian protesters are killed, despite the country's own history of brutal repression against its citizens.
Trump has doubled down on his willingness to attack Iran over protests, telling reporters on Sunday that "we're watching it very closely" and that the US will take action if the government continues to kill protesters. This hypocrisy was quickly pointed out by Iranian leaders, who used Trump's words to justify their own regime's brutal crackdown.
In a shocking turn of events, Venezuela has denounced Trump's attack as "barbaric" and "illegal," with Vice President Delcy Rodríguez vowing to defend the country's sovereignty and natural resources. Rodríguez released a statement on social media, calling for peace and dialogue, but also warned that if Trump continues his aggression, the Colombian people will unleash their popular jaguar.
As tensions escalate in Venezuela, many are left wondering what is next for the US under Trump's leadership. With its promise of "no new wars" now shattered, it remains to be seen how far the administration will take its aggressive foreign policy.
this is just getting out of hand dude, like seriously 80 people dead and now Maduro and his wife are basically hostages, what's next? 
Trump's "Donroe Doctrine" sounds like some crazy sci-fi movie plot, can't believe he's actually trying to rewrite history. And Iran? Come on, don't even get me started on those protests, it's like Trump's living in a bubble or something... doesn't he realize how everyone sees that situation as just another example of US hypocrisy? 
The whole thing is just so concerning, hope Venezuela can defend itself and that this ends soon before things escalate further.
i mean, we all know what happens when you mess with a country like venezuela now everyone's gonna be on edge wondering when trump will strike next 
this whole thing feels like a massive power grab 
. And that "Do-noe Doctrine" is straight out of the Monroe Doctrine playbook, which we all know has been used to justify US aggression in Latin America for centuries 
. I'm not sure how much more of this Trump's "America First" nonsense can take before it implodes 
. First, "no new wars", then BAM! Venezuela gets attacked 
. And now he's talking about another war with Iran? Are you kidding me?! 
. Can't believe the dude's got this much power and is just using it to mess around with other countries 
It's always the same, the US does something crazy and everyone else is like "what are you even doing?" 
. This whole "Donroe Doctrine" thing sounds super suspicious to me 
. Like, who comes up with this stuff?! 
. And now they're calling him out for it? 
Bring it on, I say! 
We need some actual world leaders instead of just a reality TV star making up policies as he goes along 
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It sounds like a total load of BS to me. Like, come on Trump, you're already breaking your own promise of no new wars and now you're just going around attacking countries left and right? 
That's not how you build trust or achieve greatness, that's just plain old aggressive expansionism.
What's next for Colombia? Cuba? Iran? It feels like Trump has no idea what he's doing, or maybe he just doesn't care about anyone but himself. 
eighty ppl got killed and we all know he's already planning more moves in other countries like cuba and colombia... the donroe doctrine sounds super suspicious tbh 
... how are they going to defend themselves against this attack? It's not like the US is even trying to hide its intentions anymore. And what about the Colombian people who are supposed to unleash their "popular jaguar" if Trump keeps being aggressive? Is that just a threat or is it something more? I don't know, but I do know that this whole situation feels really volatile and unpredictable 
The Monroe Doctrine is so last century, by the way. It's time to get some new rules on the table that prioritize actual diplomacy over aggression.
. I don't trust this dude at all, and I think we're in for a whole lot more drama before he's done 
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... think about all those innocent people caught in the crossfire and they're not even heard or considered. We gotta learn from Trump's actions and remember that our words and actions have consequences, we can't just speak about peace and love but also practice it 
. This whole thing is a great reminder that power and aggression don't solve problems, they just create more...