- In 2019, Democrat Senator Chris Murphy publicly criticized then-President Donald Trump for not taking action to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power.
- The criticism centered around Trump’s approach to foreign policy regarding Venezuela and the perceived lack of decisive action against Maduro’s regime.
- Recently, Senator Murphy has labeled the Trump administration’s subsequent operation to arrest Maduro as “unlawful.”
- This shift in stance represents a complex political dynamic, as Murphy initially advocated for stronger action against Maduro but now questions the legality of Trump’s methods.
- The situation highlights the ongoing debate about the appropriate U.S. response to the political crisis in Venezuela and the legitimacy of foreign intervention.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/homeland-security-dem-blasted-trump-not-ousting-maduro-2019-now-calls-arrest-above-law)
