Trump Considers Venezuelan Strikes While Biden Condemns Russian Aggression
Donald Trump, according to the Financial Times, is 'considering strikes on Venezuelan soil.' This pronouncement arrives with the familiar fanfare of American exceptionalism, as if contemplating bombing another nation is merely a Tuesday thought. The media dutifully reports the 'consideration,' often without noting that such 'considerations' have historically resulted in devastating real-world
consequences for Latin America. While the FT focuses on Trump’s current musings, the real scandal is the historical pattern. From the CIA-backed coups in Chile (1973) and Guatemala (1954) to the explicit invasions of Panama (1989) and Grenada (1983), the US track record in the region is one of consistent intervention under various pretexts. Trump’s 'consideration' merely echoes a long-standing
bipartisan tradition: US 'national interest' frequently involves coercing, destabilizing, or bombing nations that don't align perfectly with Washington's agenda. The silence on this historical context from mainstream outlets like the Financial Times isn't an omission—it's foundational to constructing consent for future interventions.