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Paul: Lindsey Graham was behind Trump’s decision to topple Maduro

Senator Lindsey Graham reversed his earlier criticism to commend Trump’s decisive action in capturing Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, now charged with narco-terrorism in the U.S.

  • On Tuesday, James Carville told Ari Melber polling shows Republicans split over the U.S. operation that captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife, while Trump has insisted the United States will `run` Venezuela for a period of time.
  • Ari Melber aired 2015 clips showing Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator , accusing Donald Trump, President, of `empowering` enemies and saying `I don't think he has a clue about anything`.
  • A post‑capture clip shows Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator , praising Trump's Venezuela operation as the first effective action, while James Carville, longtime Democratic strategist, mocked him, calling him `always good for a good laugh`.
  • James Carville, longtime Democratic strategist, argued oil executives will benefit from Trump’s move while voters face higher costs and inflation, warning `you're not part of this deal, junior`.
  • The shift by Lindsey Graham and Marco Rubio highlights a visible Republican change as Ari Melber aired clips showing past criticism before support for Trump’s vow to `run` Venezuela.
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Conservative "hawk" Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina allegedly persuaded US President Donald Trump to take aggressive action against the Venezuelan regime, according to his party colleague, Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, as reported by The Hill. It appears that the US's "hawkish" foreign policy could extend to other countries, such as Cuba and Iran. According to Republican Rand Paul, his party colleague, Senator Lindsey Graham, is respon…

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The Hill broke the news in Washington, United States on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
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