"In just under one year, Trump has: Conducted massive strikes on Iran's nuclear program and threatened to intervene further to defend protesters there; Bombed six additional countries, most recently Nigeria in the name of defending Christians; Appointed himself chair of a governing board for Gaza and made himself the personal guarantor in an array of other diplomatic initiatives; Sent an enormous armada to Venezuela to blow up drug boats and, it's now clear, to depose a sitting world leader."
"Friction point: He's done most of that without seeking approval from Congress or trying to build any kind of international legitimacy. The other side: The Trump administration argues that Maduro is a drug kingpin and not the legitimate president of Venezuela because he rigged elections to keep power. Thus, the argument goes, detaining him was legally sound and in America's interest, insofar as it curtails drug trafficking from Venezuela. Reality check: Few in the region and around the world will see it that way."
In under a year, Trump conducted massive strikes on Iran's nuclear program, threatened further intervention to defend protesters, bombed six additional countries, appointed himself chair of a governing board for Gaza, and sent an enormous armada to Venezuela to destroy drug boats and attempt to depose its president. Most actions occurred without seeking congressional approval or building international legitimacy. The administration labels Maduro a drug kingpin who rigged elections, arguing detention would be legally sound and curb Venezuelan drug trafficking. Regional and global audiences are unlikely to accept that view. The emerging Trump Doctrine prioritizes American might in the Western Hemisphere. Beijing and Moscow reactions merit close attention.
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