Raskin Threatens Foreign Leaders Supporting Trump, Promotes Democratic Solidarity

Rep. Jamie Raskin has issued warnings to foreign leaders, specifically referencing El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, that Democrats will not 'look kindly' on those who cooperate with the Trump administration if and when Democrats return to power. Raskin argued that working with Trump on issues such as deportation equates to facilitating authoritarianism, and suggested that Democrats should consider cutting off foreign aid to countries like El Salvador in response. He emphasized the importance of 'transnational Democratic solidarity' to counter what he views as the spread of lawlessness and authoritarianism enabled by Trump. On MSNBC, Raskin reinforced that the Trump administration is temporary and that both American democracy and Democratic-led accountability will be restored. These statements highlight escalating partisan rhetoric regarding international relations and signal potential future consequences for foreign leaders who align with Trump. The remarks have sparked criticism from conservative commentators, who argue that threatening foreign nations for cooperating with a sitting U.S. president undermines diplomatic norms and the will of American voters.