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Trump Pushes Venezuela Regime Change Amid Bipartisan Tensions

12/13/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump aims for regime change in Venezuela.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer declined to oppose that goal during a CNN interview.
California Congressman Ro Khanna criticized Schumer, saying Democrats should oppose regime change and focus on domestic issues.
Discussion follows U.S. military actions near Venezuela, including seizure of an oil tanker and airspace closures.
A CBS/YouGov poll found 70% of Americans oppose military action in Venezuela.

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U.S. President Donald Trump aims for regime change in Venezuela.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer declined to oppose that goal during a CNN interview.
California Congressman Ro Khanna criticized Schumer, saying Democrats should oppose regime change and focus on domestic issues.
Discussion follows U.S. military actions near Venezuela, including seizure of an oil tanker and airspace closures.
A CBS/YouGov poll found 70% of Americans oppose military action in Venezuela.