Trump Defends Venezuela Policy, Calls it a 'Happy Country' Despite Earthquake Tragedy

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has staunchly defended his administration's policies toward Venezuela, asserting that they fostered mutual economic benefits and transformed the nation's political and social landscape. In an interview with Fox News, Trump claimed that his actions, initially met with opposition, ultimately led to hundreds of billions of dollars in gains for both the United States and Venezuela.

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The people were so opposed to what I did in Venezuela. It lasted a day, and now we are making hundreds of billions of dollars and they are too.

"Venezuela is like a different place. We are taking out hundreds of billions of dollars, they are taking out hundreds of billions of dollars. It is a different place," Trump stated, highlighting a perceived economic turnaround. He acknowledged the recent tragedy of earthquakes in Venezuela but maintained that the country is experiencing a period of transformation and is now "a very happy country."

Trump framed these declarations within the context of the upcoming November 3 midterm elections, suggesting that voters expect tangible results and victories from his party. He presented the situation in Venezuela as a prime example of the effectiveness of his administration's strategies. "Everyone was against it, and then when I won, everyone thinks it was great. But nobody talks about it anymore, so I have to talk about it," he remarked.

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Venezuela is like a different place. We are taking out hundreds of billions of dollars, they are taking out hundreds of billions of dollars. It is a different place.

His comments suggest a continued focus on his foreign policy achievements as a key selling point for his political platform. By highlighting the perceived economic success and improved state of Venezuela under his influence, Trump aims to demonstrate his capacity for decisive action and positive outcomes, potentially resonating with voters seeking strong leadership.

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They had the tragedy the other day with the problem, the earthquake, I guess you would call it. It was a very bad one. But apart from that, they have a country that is a very happy country again.