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Raskin Urges Democrats to Cut Aid, Stand Against Authoritarianism

4/21/2025

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Rep. Jamie Raskin passionately condemned foreign leaders, especially El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, for endorsing President Trump’s authoritarian methods. He called on Democrats to take a stand by potentially cutting foreign aid to El Salvador, stressing the urgent need for global unity to fight against lawlessness and avert a drift towards dictatorship.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin passionately condemned foreign leaders, especially El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, for endorsing President Trump’s authoritarian methods. He called on Democrats to take a stand by potentially cutting foreign aid to El Salvador, stressing the urgent need for global unity to fight against lawlessness and avert a drift towards dictatorship.