Protesters Confront Lawmaker Over Venezuela at GOP Retreat

Protest at GOP Retreat

• 📢 Demonstrators gathered outside the House GOP Member Retreat at the Kennedy Center, shouting slogans like "Shame! Shame! Shame!" and "US out of Venezuela!"
• 🎯 Protesters targeted Republican Rep. Daniel Meuser as he exited the venue, accusing him of having "blood on your hands."

Political Stance on Venezuela

• 🗣️ Meuser had previously voiced support for the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, labeling him a "corrupt dictator, narco-trafficker, and fugitive."

Broader Protest Themes

• 🇵🇸 Chants of "Palestine will live forever" were prominent among the protesters.
• 🚫 Signs opposing ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) were also displayed.

Commentary on Institutions and Power

• 🏛️ A speaker noted how institutions can become "powerless" in the face of political takeovers, with security ultimately serving the dominant power.
• ✊ The speaker emphasized that "the people" are the only force with the independence and initiative to resist such takeovers.