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Trump's Venezuela Intervention Sparks GOP Divide Ahead of Primary

1/8/2026

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The U.S. President Donald Trump's administration's actions drew broad Republican support after the capture of Venezuela's leader.
Representative Thomas Massie criticized the intervention as contradicting the MAGA movement's anti-intervention stance.
Trump endorsed Massie's challenger Ed Gallrein, who supports the administration's actions in Venezuela.
The May 19 primary could reveal Republican views on foreign intervention and dissent.
Massie remains unfazed by Trump's comments, suggesting foreign policy may not influence voter decisions.

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Story summary

The U.S. President Donald Trump's administration's actions drew broad Republican support after the capture of Venezuela's leader.
Representative Thomas Massie criticized the intervention as contradicting the MAGA movement's anti-intervention stance.
Trump endorsed Massie's challenger Ed Gallrein, who supports the administration's actions in Venezuela.
The May 19 primary could reveal Republican views on foreign intervention and dissent.
Massie remains unfazed by Trump's comments, suggesting foreign policy may not influence voter decisions.