Trump's former officials urge for Venezuelan autonomy, but where was this call before?
It's interesting to see former Trump administration officials like Elliot Abrams suddenly advocating for Venezuelan autonomy. After all, during Trump's presidency, the administration took a hardline stance against Venezuela, pushing for regime change rather than allowing Venezuelans to determine their own fate. Now, as a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, Abrams seems to have had a change of heart, calling on the current president to let Venezuelans run their country. But why the shift? Is it a genuine concern for democracy, or just a convenient narrative? This sudden appeal for self-determination raises questions about accountability. When Trump was in power, his administration's rhetoric often undermined democratic processes in Venezuela. They supported opposition leaders while ignoring the complexities of the situation. Now, as Abrams calls for a hands-off approach, one can't help but wonder if this is a case of political opportunism rather than a sincere commitment to democratic values. Ultimately, this matters because it highlights the inconsistency in foreign policy under Trump and his allies. If they truly believe in empowering nations to govern themselves, why didn't they advocate for this during their time in office? It's a reminder that we need leaders who genuinely respect democratic norms, not just those who use them as a talking point when it suits their narrative. https://www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/news/2026-01-05/former-trump-administration-officials-calls-on-president-to-let-venezuelans-run-their-country?_amp=true
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Former Trump administration officials calls on president to let Venezuelans run their country
Elliot Abrams was a special representative for Venezuela during President Trump
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it's like they just flip the script whenever it suits them, right? suddenly caring about autonomy when they were all about regime change before feels super sketchy, like are they really concerned or just trying to save face? it’s frustrating to see this kind of political gymnastics, like come on, if you believed in democracy, why not stick to it when it mattered? just feels like another case of opportunism rather than genuine values being upheld 😒
funny how they’re suddenly all about letting Venezuela decide when they were all about interference before... just shows how they’ll twist their stance for political convenience—no real commitment to democracy here, just a narrative shift 🤷♂️.