Slotkin Says Trump Using Venezuela as Distraction for Problems at Home

Trump's Foreign Focus: A Costly Distraction?

Trump's Foreign Focus: A Costly Distraction? President Donald Trump's preoccupation with foreign policies, notably the bold U.S. action in Venezuela, has irked some White House aides and Republican lawmakers. With economic issues like inflation weighing on voters' minds, there's mounting pressure for Trump to pivot to domestic priorities as elections approach.White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, along with her deputy James Blair and Vice Pres…

Trump's foreign focus a distraction, Sen. Slotkin says

Congress has a lengthy list of priorities, but the week has been dominated by the Trump administration's operation in Venezuela and what to do next. Geoff Bennett spoke with Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin for the Democratic perspective.

'I didn't hear a plan' for Venezuela during briefing: Top House Foreign Affairs Democrat

Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joins Meet the Press NOW after receiving a classified briefing from senior Trump administration officials on the future of Venezuela. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports on President Trump’s plans to govern Venezuela for “much longer” than a year.

Slotkin says Trump using Venezuela as distraction for problems at home

Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor Wednesday, Jan. 7, accusing President Trump of using foreign affairs as a distraction to pressing issues at home.

Trump focused on foreign affairs to distract from domestic challenges, Sen. Slotkin says

Congress has a lengthy list of priorities, but the week has been dominated by the Trump administration's operation in Venezuela and what to do next. Geoff Bennett spoke with Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin for the Democratic perspective.

Venezuela: A dangerous distraction

We should not have been surprised, especially since President Trump has a habit of announcing his plans in advance.