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Home / Venezuela / MAGA support clears the way for more pressure in Caribbean
Venezuela, Americas

December 16, 2025

MAGA support clears the way for more pressure in Caribbean

“He’s able to change his policies on a dime and somehow manages not to get shellacked for it,” said Rosemary Kelanic, a director at Defense Priorities. “He still manages to keep his supporters even when he changes his policies or does things that seem like they would be unpopular for another president.”

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