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Remember when Pete Buttigieg summed up why Trump invaded Venezuela in just one word?
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· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The operation resulted in significant loss of life, with at least 80 deaths reported.
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg commented on the US invasion of Venezuela, led by Donald Trump. The operation resulted in significant loss of life, with at least 80 deaths reported. Trump claimed the US is now in control of the country.
Buttigieg and other Democratic lawmakers, including out LGBTQ + members of Congress, criticized the invasion. They argued that the action was taken without consulting Congress, making it illegal, and that it risks destabilizing the region. Further details on the invasion and the reactions of local lawmakers are available from LGBTQ Nation, a local news source.
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Category: safety Published: June 21, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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