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As promised, here are the key points from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who has spoken to US media outlets this morning.

  • This is "not a war against Venezuela", he says - this follows strikes on the country on Saturday and the extraction of its president, Nicolás Maduro
  • The US will judge Venezuela by "what they do" next, Rubio says, adding that Washington will keep "multiple levers of leverage" to protect its interests
  • Speaking to ABC, Rubio says congressional authorisation wasn't needed before the operation "because this wasn't an invasion"
  • He says that he hopes Maduro's removal will lead to "a better Venezuela", but adds that the "number one objective is America"
  • Asked whether he thinks Interim President Delcy Rodríguez is now the legitimate president of Venezuela, he says the US does not believe the regime is legitimate
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[–] Eldritch@piefed.world 37 points 1 month ago (2 children)

They take him to New York of all places. Not just completely out of the southern hemisphere, but almost to the most northern point of the United States. Just to be in Mamdani's location, as a bullying snipe. Fuck these fascists.

[–] SolarMonkey@slrpnk.net 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Just to be in Mamdani's location, as a bullying snipe.

Can you explain what you mean by this? I’m not sure I understand how this is anything to do with Mamdani.

[–] Eldritch@piefed.world 9 points 1 month ago

Why not hold him at a military base or anywhere else. Is there a legitimate reason for NY etc. Or is this anything more than a bullying show of power. That trump can do this and dump him of in Mamdani's back yard with no repercussion. He's a petulant man child. Maybe there's a minimally legitimate reason for this. But you know he's definitely childishly enjoying it for other reasons too.

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The SDNY office is needed for this bullshit

[–] Eldritch@piefed.world 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 12 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It is subservient to trump. Former Giuliani office. Scandal-plagued.

The Southern District of New York (SDNY) has faced significant scrutiny due to various scandals, including high-profile resignations of top officials and ongoing investigations into corruption and misconduct. Recent events have drawn comparisons to historical moments in the DOJ, highlighting the challenges and controversies within the district.

 ABC7 New York Wikipedia

Overview of the SDNY Scandal

The Southern District of New York (SDNY) has recently faced significant turmoil, leading to a series of high-profile resignations and investigations. This situation has been referred to as the "Thursday Afternoon Massacre," drawing parallels to the historical "Saturday Night Massacre" during the Watergate scandal.

Key Events

Resignations

  • Several top officials within the Public Integrity Section of the SDNY have resigned.
  • This mass resignation has raised concerns about the future of ongoing investigations, including a notable case involving New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

Investigations

  • The SDNY is currently dealing with multiple cases, including allegations of bribery and campaign finance violations involving public officials.
  • A recent case involves Joshua Wander, co-founder of 777 Partners, charged with a $500 million fraud scheme, highlighting issues of financial misconduct within the district.

Implications

The fallout from these events has created uncertainty regarding the SDNY's ability to effectively pursue its investigations. The directive from Washington, D.C., to drop the Adams case has particularly drawn attention, as it limits the district's options moving forward. The situation continues to evolve, with potential impacts on public trust and the integrity of the judicial process in the region.

[–] Eldritch@piefed.world 2 points 1 month ago

Oh, LOL. Well, yeah, I thought you were implying there was some legitimate reason for them to be there though. But yes, ACAB and all of course.