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Rand Paul Warns Trump's Venezuela Agenda Risks GOP Unity

11/24/2025

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Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) warned that U.S. President Donald Trump’s Venezuela agenda could fracture the MAGA coalition.
Paul criticized the focus on foreign conflicts, including Venezuela and Ukraine, undermining the "America First" slogan.
He cited a lack of transparency on strikes against drug-smuggling boats, stating he has not received any briefings.
Despite Trump's unity claims, internal Republican dissent appears to be growing, especially on foreign policy.

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Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) warned that U.S. President Donald Trump’s Venezuela agenda could fracture the MAGA coalition.
Paul criticized the focus on foreign conflicts, including Venezuela and Ukraine, undermining the "America First" slogan.
He cited a lack of transparency on strikes against drug-smuggling boats, stating he has not received any briefings.
Despite Trump's unity claims, internal Republican dissent appears to be growing, especially on foreign policy.