Even though 54 countries eventually joined the United States in calling for world governments to recognize Juan Guaidó as the only legitimate president of Venezuela, Rep. Ilhan Omar decided to stick with Russia, China, and Iran in backing dictator Nicolás Maduro against what she called President Trump’s “U.S. backed coup.”

The situation in Venezuela only got worse, and Sen. Chris Murphy warned of “a potential trap being set by Trump et al in Venezuela. Cheering humanitarian convoys sounds like the right thing to do, but what if it’s not about the aid? What if the real agenda is laying a pretext for war?”

Yes, it was a trap being set by Trump, with the backing of 53 other countries — even Canada and that warmonger Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of theirs. And Maduro literally burned supply trucks filled with food, so so much for the humanitarian aid.

Omar and Murphy probably won’t like it, but Vice President Mike Pence took Venezuela’s ambassador to the United Nations to the woodshed Wednesday.

Today I addressed the @UN Security Council on the crisis in Venezuela. The Maduro regime has used violence & intimidation against anyone who opposes it. In the last 3 months, it has thrown at least 1,255 people into jail & killed at least 40 protestors. #VenezuelaLibre — Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) April 10, 2019

But Trump!

Pence throws down with Venezuela at the U.N. "With all due respect Mr. Ambassador, you shouldn't be here…" Reaction is priceless. https://t.co/oYvQluXllY — Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) April 10, 2019

The United Nations should revoke the credentials of Venezuela’s ambassador to the @UN, recognize Interim President @jguaido, and seat a representative of the free Venezuelan government in this body without delay! pic.twitter.com/1CRhBBr5J6 — Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) April 10, 2019

At @POTUS direction, the U.S. was the 1st nation to recognize @jguaido as the only legitimate President of Venezuela. Now, 54 nations have joined us. The Western Hemisphere has spoken with a clear voice – nations across the world have spoken – now it’s time for the @UN to speak. pic.twitter.com/7jBkiZ7MsN — Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) April 10, 2019

All across the Western Hemisphere, nations have been standing up to declare their support for President @jguaido. Yesterday, the @OAS_official voted to stand w/the Venezuelan people & to recognize the Guaido government’s representative as the only true representative of Venezuela pic.twitter.com/Bnw6j4rTHv — Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) April 10, 2019

In February, the U.S. introduced a resolution calling for the restoration of democracy in Venezuela & for aid be released into the country. Russia & China blocked it. They continue to obstruct at the @UN & rogue states like Iran and Cuba are doing all they can to prop up Maduro. pic.twitter.com/yK8UgqTvOL — Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) April 10, 2019

Thank you VP Pence — norma Reno (@normacr) April 10, 2019

God Bless the USA ?? — The free thinker (@mermakill) April 10, 2019

I❤you ! Thank you for helping us! — andrea snulitel (@ASnulitel) April 10, 2019

Thank you, Thank you and Thank you. — Libertad (@durvys) April 10, 2019

Thank you Mr. Vice-president for being the voice of millions of Venezuelans in today’s UN Security Council meeting. The US & Venezuela have been and will continue to be constructive partners in the region. — Carlos Rangel (@CarlosRangel87) April 10, 2019

Out Moncada! Your time is over! Well said Dear Mr. @VP ???????!!! — MaAlejandraDeMartini (@Aledemar1M) April 10, 2019

Excelente!!! Que maravilla!!!!Dios bendito!!! — Juan A (@juanaraujov1012) April 10, 2019

Excellent congratulations — Segismundo Garcia (@Segismundo1945) April 10, 2019

All the support! — Surfer (@OscarDTCtrade) April 10, 2019

AMÉN — OP (@pradaojose) April 10, 2019

Thank you so much VP Pence ?????? — free zone (@gmizrachi) April 10, 2019

Gracias, con toda sinceridad,Mr. Pence — César Gutiérrez (@kaesarx) April 10, 2019

Absolutely! Way overdue. — Paul George Palop (@capibaraPaul) April 10, 2019

Thank you very much. God bless you and America. — SOS VENEZUELA (@VFF2000) April 10, 2019

Bravo Mr. Pence. I love you. ? — Lily Benavides (@benavides_lily) April 10, 2019

Thank you Mr. Vice President ?????? — Juan de Dios (@parraJuan) April 10, 2019

What a beautiful moment, thank you Mr Pence. — Patricia ? (@Patrizii) April 10, 2019

Bravo! Well said , well done ! Thank you so much ! — Josu Gaubeka (@JosuGaubeka) April 10, 2019

Thanks God for you dear @VP we know we are good because we count on the US. You men of God with high morals will make sure we reach our so long freedom! ??❤️???? — Rein_2 (@janv_life) April 10, 2019

At least somebody appreciates Vice President Pence, if not in his own country where he’s continually smeared as a bigot and homophobe. In the meantime, can we get some of the Democratic candidates to weigh in? Do they support the Trump administration here?

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