The United States has regularly attempted to position itself as an ally to Venezuela as the latter works to break free from a massive dictatorship.
Many Americans had feedback in response to Omar’s commentary. The feedback wasn’t favorable either. Earlier today, Vice President Mike Pence offered a rebuttal to Omar’s commentary via Twitter.
As Venezuelans take to the streets to stand for their freedom against an oppressive dictator, Democrat Congresswoman @IlhanMN chooses socialism over freedom. The Trump Administration stands with the freedom-loving people of Venezuela. https://t.co/UYiPLPvKl5
— Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) May 2, 2019
The censure from the vice president and others doesn’t seem to sway Omar. Following Pence’s response, Omar doubled down on her previous statements:
Just as in interventions past, those who oppose war are labeled supporters of dictators and haters of “freedom.”
We saw this playbook in Iraq.
The situation in Venezuela is dire and the Trump Admin is making it worse. We must support diplomacy, not war.— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) May 2, 2019
The Political Divide in America
The stark contrast between Omar’s commentary and the remarks of Vice President Pence and others simply highlights a stark, political divide. Many Americans have stated that certain issues should be able to unite individuals on both sides of the aisle; however, this seems to be getting less and less common with each passing day.
