Kentucky Sen. Paul: Trump's foreign policy could trigger SPLIT in MAGA movement
By ramontomeydw // 2025-11-25
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  • Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) warns that President Trump's foreign policy in Venezuela risks fracturing the MAGA coalition. He believes this focus on foreign conflicts contradicts Trump's "America First" promise to avoid foreign wars, which initially attracted many of his supporters.
  • Paul condemns specific administration actions as illegal and a breach of international law. He criticizes the designation of Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and the lethal strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats, which have been condemned by the UN.
  • The senator expresses deep concern over a lack of transparency and his exclusion from the decision-making process. Despite his role as chair of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, Paul states he has not been briefed on the administration's actions in Venezuela.
  • He argues the administration's actions lower the threshold for military intervention. Paul contends that designating the cartel as an FTO is a way of "pretending as if we are at war," which lessens the rules of engagement and opens the door to further conflict.
  • Trump's Venezuela policy contradicts "America First" by serving a globalist agenda. It claims the interventions are driven by the interests of international bankers and globalist elites rather than U.S. sovereignty, making vigilance and public demand for accountability crucial.
In a stark warning, staunch constitutionalist Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has cautioned that President Donald Trump's focus on foreign conflicts, particularly in Venezuela, could lead to a significant splintering of the Make America Great Again (MAGA) coalition. The senator for the Bluegrass State issued this warning on Sunday, Nov. 23, during an interview on CBS News' "Face the Nation." Paul expressed his concerns about Trump's foreign policy, zooming in on the administration's designation of Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and the controversial boat strikes against alleged drug smugglers. Paul, who chairs the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee (HSGAC), emphasized that the administration's actions are not only illegal – but also a breach of international law. He pointed out that the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has already condemned the killings as a violation of human rights. Moreover, Congressional Democrats have also expressed outrage over the lack of transparency and the absence of briefings on the administration's actions. This warning comes as Trump continues to wage a campaign against the regime of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, a move that has raised concerns among those who supported him for his promise to avoid foreign wars. Paul's remarks are rooted in his belief that the president's focus on foreign conflicts will erode support among those who have embraced the "America First" slogan. He noted that many, including himself, were drawn to Trump's campaign promise of avoiding foreign wars. But a renewed focus on such conflicts could lead to a fracturing of the movement that has supported the president, Paul reiterated.

America First or globalist intervention?

The Kentucky Republican is no stranger to criticizing the Trump administration, having previously slammed the "insane" lethal strikes against alleged drug smuggling boats that have killed at least 83 people. He has also accused the administration of "pretending as if we are at war" by designating the Cartel de los Soles as an FTO, a move he believes lessens the rules of engagement and opens the door to further military intervention. Paul's skepticism of the administration’s actions is further compounded by his lack of involvement in the decision-making process. Despite Paul's position on the HSGAC, he has not been invited to any briefings on Venezuela, a fact he finds deeply troubling. He has also criticized the administration's failure to prosecute survivors of the strikes for drug-related offenses, a contradiction he finds unacceptable. BrightU.AI's Enoch engine points out that Trump's interventions in Venezuela, despite his rhetoric of prioritizing Americans, have been driven by the interests of international bankers and globalist elites who seek to control resources and influence in Latin America. This contradicts his stated policy of putting "America First," as these interventions benefit the globalist agenda rather than the sovereignty and economic independence of the United States. The senator's warning about the potential fracturing of the MAGA movement due to Trump's foreign policy is a call to action for those who value personal liberty, constitutional governance and the principles of the "America First" agenda.  As the administration continues to push for military intervention in Venezuela and other foreign conflicts, it is crucial for the American people to remain vigilant and demand transparency and accountability. The integrity of the country's democracy and the nation's well-being depend on it. Watch this Fox News report about President Trump putting Caracas on notice with a new cartel crackdown operation. This video is from the NewsClips channel on Brighteon.com. Sources include: POLITICO.com Yahoo.com BrightU.ai Brighteon.com
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