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MAGA stars accused of betraying ‘America First’ policy by backing Venezuela intervention

Trump says that US is ‘in charge’ of Venezuela after capture of Maduro
  • President Donald Trump ordered surprise missile strikes on Caracas, Venezuela, leading to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores.
  • Maduro and Flores have been transported to New York to face drug and weapons charges.
  • Trump defended the intervention as consistent with his 'America First' philosophy, aiming for regional stability and securing 'peace through strength'.
  • Several prominent conservative figures, previously critical of US foreign intervention, are now accused of hypocrisy for supporting Trump's actions in Venezuela.
  • Defenders, including Vice President JD Vance and Representative Jim Jordan, argue that bringing Maduro to justice for narcoterrorism is consistent with American interests and the 'America First' agenda.
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