Trump Tells Venezuelan Reporter: ‘Socialism Won’t Happen In The United States’

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President Donald Trump told a journalist from Venezuela on Wednesday that her country was "one of the richest countries not so long ago, 15 years ago" and that the fabric of society was torn apart by socialism.

President Donald Trump told a journalist from Venezuela on Wednesday that her country was “one of the richest countries not so long ago, 15 years ago” and that the fabric of society was torn apart by socialism.

Socialism won’t happen in the United States,” said President Trump. “Unfortunately I have to use your country as the example of what socialism can do.”

The reporter had introduced herself as a correspondent from VPI TV in Caracas, Venezuela. Trump seemed surprised by her presence at the news conference, saying, “Wow. How are you doing over there?

She responded, “Our situation is pretty bad.

Trump agreed, saying, “I would say pretty bad, yeah. It’s sad … It was one of the great countries and one of the richest countries not so long ago, 15 years ago. It’s incredible.” 

When the reporter said “But we are going to make it,” the president said, twice, “We’re helping you.” The journalist thanked Trump for the assistance.

Daily Caller reports: Getting to her questions, the reporter pointed to Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro as an example of how leftist leaders cling to power even with formidable opposition and asked Trump if he was “worried” about the threat of socialism as it continues to be a political force in South America.

Well, I just say that socialism will never happen in the United States. Can’t happen in the United States. And Venezuela, unfortunately, I have to use your country as the example of what socialism can do, how it can tear the fabric of a country apart. Because I know a lot about Venezuela,” Trump insisted.

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According to recent polls, the president is right about American political instincts, despite the so-called democratic socialism of Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Polls still indicate that a majority of Americans view socialism as “un-American.”

The president then described his interaction with Venezuelan expatriates who now live in Miami. These “fantastic people,” Trump said “vote overwhelmingly for me.”  He said the United States is committed to “giving millions and millions of dollars in aid” because “”people are dying. They have no food. They have no water. They have no nothing. No medicine … It’s so sad to see.”

Baxter Dmitry

Baxter Dmitry

Baxter Dmitry is a writer at The People's Voice. He covers politics, business and entertainment. Speaking truth to power since he learned to talk, Baxter has travelled in over 80 countries and won arguments in every single one. Live without fear.
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5 Comments

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