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Even Close Allies Are Asking Why Trump Wants to Run Venezuela

Even some of Donald Trump’s closest allies are unnerved by his brash approach to ousting Venezuela’s leader, Atlantic staff writers report.
Vivian Salama on the challenges Trump now faces—both in Venezuela and at home. Read more at the link.
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