The capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by the United States could have major domestic political consequences, particularly among Latino voters, according to presidential strategist Dick Morris on Newsmax.
The action will resonate strongly with Venezuelan Americans and other Caribbean and South American communities in the United States who oppose the Maduro regime, potentially boosting Trump's standing within the broader Latino electorate, Morris told Saturday's "The Count."
He framed the move as evidence that foreign and domestic policy are now inseparable in the Western Hemisphere.
Turning to U.S. politics, Morris highlighted a looming Supreme Court decision on race-based congressional districts. He said the court might rule such districts unconstitutional, putting at least 25 Democrat-held seats — currently drawn as majority-minority districts — at risk and potentially reshaping the balance of power in Congress.
Morris also warned Democrats against criticizing the capture of Maduro, saying opposition could alienate politically active Venezuelan and South American voters.
He added that Maduro's removal could destabilize Cuba's communist government, which relies heavily on Venezuelan oil, calling the development a "two-fer" that weakens authoritarian regimes in both countries.
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