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Over on The Atlantic, Emi aterriza a los gringos in what exactly that picture means in Venezuela...and comes out of her little trumpista glass closet in the process.
Over on The Atlantic, Emi aterriza a los gringos in what exactly that picture means in Venezuela…and comes out of her little trumpista glass closet in the process:
Trump’s tweet set off a deep political shockwave in the country. For Venezuelans accustomed to living in fear of their dictatorial government, the sight of the president of the United States siding publicly with the most fearless champion of Venezuelan democracy was powerful.
Of course, there are perils to his taking this position, too. Trump has become a toxic figure on the international stage. Some observers, like Phil Gunson of the International Crisis Group, are concerned that explicit backing from Trump could make it politically impossible for other leaders in the region to actively support his endorsement.
This is not a concern I share.
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