Trump's gamble in Venezuela offers opportunity but could backfire badly
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump has finally encountered a dictator he doesn't like.
With unusual forcefulness, speed and coherence, Trump and major U.S. allies have sought to unseat Venezuela's authoritarian socialist president, Nicolas Maduro, and replace him with Juan Guaido, the leader of the country's political opposition.
The move carries considerable risks for the White House and marks a notable shift for Trump. Until now, he has embraced strongmen around the globe, challenged foreign alliances and pursued a more isolationist foreign policy.
But in this case, the White House has embraced a four-pronged strategy that reflects a reversal of those approaches - even as Maduro's supporters, especially Russia, say the U.S.-backed campaign is aimed at stealing
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