President Trump announced the U.S. had superseded the Monroe Doctrine with the “Donroe Doctrine” following extensive operations against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. This new doctrine, foreshadowed in the National Security Strategy, aims to assert American dominance in the Western Hemisphere, ensuring stability and discouraging migration to the U.S. The “Donroe Doctrine” prioritizes controlling America’s sphere of influence and supporting conservative figures. Maduro was apprehended during “Operation Absolute Resolve,” a meticulously planned military operation involving over 150 U.S. aircraft and ground forces.
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The article discusses how Donald Trump utilizes the spectacle of cruelty and violence as a political tool, painting marginalized groups as “criminals” to justify harsh actions. Trump’s tactics, rooted in racial and gender scapegoating, have been embraced by popular culture and fueled by the Republican party’s historical strategies. Despite the prevalence of this cruelty, resistance is growing, with citizen-led networks and media outlets working to re-humanize victims and counter the politics of hate. This shift is beginning to impact Trump’s approval, suggesting a potential turning point toward a politics of empathy and solidarity.
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The suspicious betting activity on the prediction market Polymarket involved a user who made over $400,000 in less than a day due to strategically timed bets. The bets focused on the potential for airstrikes, specifically against Venezuela, a possibility initially discussed by U.S. military officials. The timing of the bets, which aligned with the eventual shift in targets and the subsequent announcement of an attack, strongly suggests an insider leak regarding confidential military plans.
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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called on President Trump to cease his threats to annex Greenland after Trump reiterated his desire to acquire the territory for U.S. national security interests. This comes after an interview where Trump expressed the need for Greenland, citing defense, and a social media post by Katie Miller, Stephen Miller’s wife, which depicted Greenland in the U.S. flag’s colors with the caption “SOON.” Danish officials, including the ambassador to the U.S. and Greenland’s Prime Minister, responded by emphasizing the importance of respecting Denmark’s territorial integrity and Greenland’s independence, stating Greenland is not for sale. Despite these concerns, Denmark maintains its close alliance with the U.S., highlighting their collaborative efforts on Arctic security.
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The former president is seemingly uninterested in addressing Americans’ financial struggles, frequently pivoting away from discussions of affordability to focus on preferred topics such as tariffs and immigration. This disinterest is evident in speeches where he quickly shifts the subject, revealing a lack of engagement with the issue. This creates an opening for Democrats, such as Zohran Mamdani in New York City and Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey, who are campaigning on policies aimed at lowering costs and tackling affordability. They are putting forth policies to address the crisis which contrasts with the former president’s lack of attention to the problem.
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Following his declaration of “peace on earth,” President Trump launched an unprovoked military attack on targets in Caracas, Venezuela. This surprise attack occurred shortly after a threat of a separate military action against Iran, and just days after a series of military strikes on Venezuelan boats. Trump claimed that regime change and access to Venezuelan natural resources were motivations for his actions, which also seemingly conflicted with his desire for a Nobel Peace Prize and a newly-created FIFA Peace Prize. The president’s recent military actions have caused controversy and raise questions given his previously expressed aspirations.
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Despite campaigning on an “America First” platform that rejected foreign intervention, Donald Trump has announced the United States will run Venezuela indefinitely. This decision marks a complete reversal of his prior stance against global policing, with the US potentially deploying troops and allowing American oil companies to profit from Venezuelan resources. Trump provided little detail about the operation’s legality or the long-term plan, aside from stating that American courts would be the proper forum for accountability. This abrupt shift in policy has alarmed global leaders, as it undermines international law and signals unpredictable US foreign policy, potentially leading to significant backlash and consequences for the US.
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Following the US abduction of Nicolás Maduro, interim President Delcy Rodríguez defiantly declared Venezuela would never be a colony and demanded Maduro’s release, directly contradicting the Trump administration’s plans. Rodríguez’s remarks, delivered alongside key Venezuelan officials, signaled unified resistance against the US’s attempt to control the country’s government and oil reserves. Trump, who claimed to be appointing individuals to lead Venezuela, threatened further attacks and warned Venezuelan officials of similar consequences as Maduro, who is detained in Brooklyn. These actions have been met with condemnation from some US politicians, who see it as the US starting an illegal war.
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Following military operations in Venezuela, Marjorie Taylor Greene, a former Trump supporter, issued a stern warning to the former president, claiming such actions contradict the “America First” agenda. Greene criticized the use of American tax dollars for foreign interventions, citing concerns over the rising cost of living and the failure to address issues like the Mexican cartels’ role in the fentanyl crisis. She questioned the motivations behind the operations, particularly in light of Trump’s pardon of a former Honduran President convicted of drug trafficking. Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer also noted concerns from some Republicans regarding Trump’s actions.
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