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John Fetterman Defends Trump's Blockade On Venezuelan Tankers: 'Funds That Support Regimes Like Iran'

Fetterman argued that the oil proceeds support Iran and terrorism and defended the blockade as distinct from an invasion.

John Fetterman Defends Trump's Blockade On Venezuelan Tankers: 'Funds That Support Regimes Like Iran'
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Sen. John Fetterman defended President Donald Trump's blockade of sanctioned oil tankers off Venezuela, arguing the proceeds support Iran and terrorism. Rep. Joaquin Castro criticized the move and said the House would vote on a resolution to end hostilities.

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John Fetterman
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Senator defending Trump's blockade of sanctioned oil tankers

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Donald Trump
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President who announced the blockade

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Joaquin Castro
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Representative criticizing the blockade and introducing a resolution to end hostilities

Thomas Massie
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Representative who introduced the resolution with Castro and McGovern

Jim McGovern
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Representative who introduced the resolution with Castro and Massie

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