Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) launched a scathing critique of President Donald Trump on Sunday, following the apprehension of Venezuelan leader Nicols Maduro, accusing the President of steering the nation toward a perpetual conflict "with no discussion.
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According to Mediaite, Schumer's current stance contrasts sharply with his 2020 criticism of Trump's approach to Venezuela. At that time, Schumer lambasted Trump for his inability to oust Maduro, stating, "Maybe the best metaphor was his claim to bring Democracy to Venezuela," during a Senate address.
He further remarked, "And the president brags about his Venezuela policy? Give us a break," highlighting that the Maduro regime had only grown stronger since Trump assumed office.
However, Schumer's rhetoric shifted dramatically over the weekend, as the Trump administration successfully detained Maduro and transported him to New York to face charges of narco-terrorism. In an interview with George Stephanopoulos on ABC, Schumer expressed his disapproval of Trump's handling of the Venezuela situation, stating, "Maduro is a horrible, horrible person, but you dont treat lawlessness with other lawlessness, and thats whats happening here."
Schumer also voiced concern over Trump's assertion that the U.S. would temporarily govern Venezuela, suggesting that American citizens are left "scratching their heads in wonderment and fear of what the President has proposed." He warned that the President's actions could lead to "an endless war," a scenario Trump had repeatedly vowed to avoid during his campaign.
Additionally, Schumer criticized the administration for not informing Congress about the operation in advance. President Trump, addressing reporters on Saturday, justified the decision by claiming that lawmakers have a "tendency to leak," thus opting to withhold the information.
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