Democrats in Virginia have taken to the streets and public forums to sharply protest President Donald Trump’s recent military action in Venezuela, denouncing the administration’s strategy as unauthorized and unconstitutional. Local demonstrators and Virginia’s Democratic political figures argue that Trump’s decision to order strikes and military operations that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro sidestepped Congress and risks unnecessary conflict. This has spurred rallies in cities like Charlottesville and Richmond against what they call an unjustified intervention.
In a post shared to Reddit via RVA Magazine, Richmond, Charlottesville, and more have seen their local Democrats take to the streets in sweeping protests, standing firm against Trump and recent moves in Venezuela that have removed an unjust leader. Still, some say it was done for the wrong reasons, purely out of America’s self-interest.
The sudden action by the government to capture the Venezuelan President has left many folks across the country shaken, while Conservatives and Republicans are mocking Liberals and the hypocrisy. Pointing towards Obama’s drone strikes, the capture of Bin Laden, as moments where Dems didn’t have Congressional support, and sparking a massive online debate about who is right and wrong in a situation like this. Here are what folks are debating in the comments.
“This event requires us to recognize that while Maduro is not a good leader, the US just completed an illegal invasion aimed at gaining resources, not restoring a democratic world order. It’s possible that both governments are problematic at the same time – this is the conversation we need to have.”
“Not illegal. President’s job is to defend US interests and we’re not waiting for a do nothing congress.”
“please explain to the class which US laws were broken so we can all clutch our pearls accordingly”
“Oh look another “I hate Trump” protest. You people are devaluing protesting.”
“Couple dozen loser screaming at the sky in support of a universally hated dictator who’s stole from US oil companies and sold the oil to sanctioned countries. Your favorite president Biden put a bounty on the guy btw.”
As you can see, the debate is really driving a deep wedge in local communities, as many people in Venezuela themselves are celebrating the moment. It seems neither side can really come to an agreement, and one thing is sure: Trump isn’t slowing down anytime soon, as he has mentioned other countries such as Mexico and Cuba as well.
