MELAKA: Moral policing should never be the responsibility of the President of the United States, says Aidi Amin Yazid (pic).
The PKR deputy secretary-general criticised Donald Trump for refusing to acknowledge the United States's own past transgressions while simultaneously acting against other independent countries, referencing the recent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
“Many nations are still adjusting to Trump having weaponised tariffs to protect US industries and extract concessions,” he remarked.
“Now, a precedent seems to have been set for deploying troops when countries do not 'listen' to the US President,” he said in an interview on Tuesday (Jan 6).
Aidi Amin noted that the 2003 Iraq War significantly destabilised the Middle East and fundamentally reshaped its geopolitical landscape.
“Its aftermath created a power vacuum and facilitated the rise of powerful non-state actors. Will the same happen to Venezuela and the rest of Latin America?” he questioned.
He further criticised Trump’s declaration that the United States would “run” Venezuela until a “safe” transition occurs, asserting that such remarks cannot be overlooked, especially considering Venezuela was estimated to hold about 303 billion barrels of oil, the world’s largest proven reserves.
Aidi Amin added that critics have drawn parallels between Trump's actions and the 1989 United States incursion into Panama, which resulted in the removal of Manuel Noriega, the country’s de facto ruler at the time.
“While the circumstances may differ, history is often written by the victors. Humanity must be reminded that greater power should lead to greater inclusivity, not domination,” he concluded.
