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Democratic Candidate Slams Trump's Maduro Operation as Immoral

1/5/2026

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Graham Platner, a Maine Democratic Senate candidate, called U.S. President Donald Trump's operation to capture Nicolás Maduro immoral.
He urged protests against the action.
He argued the operation distracts from issues, including the Epstein controversy.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the operation, saying Maduro was not recognized as Venezuela's leader.
The Trump administration seeks a transition in Venezuela after Maduro's capture.

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Graham Platner, a Maine Democratic Senate candidate, called U.S. President Donald Trump's operation to capture Nicolás Maduro immoral.
He urged protests against the action.
He argued the operation distracts from issues, including the Epstein controversy.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the operation, saying Maduro was not recognized as Venezuela's leader.
The Trump administration seeks a transition in Venezuela after Maduro's capture.