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Rand Paul: Trump's Venezuela Agenda Threatens MAGA 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 Make America Great Again (MAGA) coalition.
He said foreign conflicts, including possible action in Venezuela and Ukraine, undermine the 'America First' slogan.
Paul said the administration has not provided briefings and lacks transparency about strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats.
Despite Trump's claims of a united Republican Party, dissent over his foreign policy has grown.

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Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) warned that U.S. President Donald Trump's Venezuela agenda could fracture the Make America Great Again (MAGA) coalition.
He said foreign conflicts, including possible action in Venezuela and Ukraine, undermine the 'America First' slogan.
Paul said the administration has not provided briefings and lacks transparency about strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats.
Despite Trump's claims of a united Republican Party, dissent over his foreign policy has grown.