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Rand Paul Warns Trump: Ukraine Support Risks MAGA Loyalty

10/24/2025

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Senator Rand Paul warned that U.S. President Donald Trump’s growing involvement in Ukraine and Venezuela could alienate MAGA base.
He described on a Politico podcast that a $20 billion economic stabilization deal with Argentina could be a 'deal breaker'.
He cautioned that further financial support for Ukraine might displease Trump's supporters who oppose regime change in Venezuela.
The U.S. military intensified drug trafficking efforts in the Caribbean linked to Venezuela.

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Senator Rand Paul warned that U.S. President Donald Trump’s growing involvement in Ukraine and Venezuela could alienate MAGA base.
He described on a Politico podcast that a $20 billion economic stabilization deal with Argentina could be a 'deal breaker'.
He cautioned that further financial support for Ukraine might displease Trump's supporters who oppose regime change in Venezuela.
The U.S. military intensified drug trafficking efforts in the Caribbean linked to Venezuela.