In a stunning display of political hypocrisy that would make even seasoned Washington insiders cringe, Democrat Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut is facing fierce backlash after flip-flopping on the removal of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro. The same senator who loudly demanded Trump take action against Maduro in 2019 is now criticizing the 47th president for actually getting the job done.
Back in 2019, Murphy was singing a very different tune, blasting then-President Trump for failing to remove the socialist strongman who has terrorized the Venezuelan people for years. Fast forward to 2026, and Murphy is suddenly calling Trump's successful military operation to capture Maduro "above the law" and "ineffective."
Patriots across social media aren't letting this blatant hypocrisy slide. One user on X perfectly captured the absurdity: "Wow @CNN made @ChrisMurphyCT appear to be a dopey low IQ hypocrite (in 2020 he said Maduro needs to be arrested) but criticizes @POTUS for arresting Maduro. They don't come any dumber than Chris Murphy."
Another frustrated American didn't mince words about Murphy's spineless flip-flopping: "Isn't it funny to watch Murphy squirm when he asked about his past removal request of Maduro and now that it's done, he's still criticizes what a moron."
Deep State Desperation on Full Display
This isn't just political opportunism – it's a perfect example of how the establishment swamp creatures operate. When Trump was in his first term, Democrats like Murphy demanded he be tougher on foreign dictators. Now that President Trump has actually delivered results and removed a brutal regime that has caused immense suffering, these same Democrats are moving the goalposts.
Murphy's criticism comes as Trump's decisive action has been praised by Venezuelan freedom fighters and democracy advocates worldwide. Unlike the weak-kneed approach of the previous Biden regime, Trump's America First foreign policy gets results while putting American interests first.
The senator's complete 180-degree reversal exposes the left's true agenda: oppose Trump at all costs, even when he's literally doing exactly what they previously demanded. It's Trump Derangement Syndrome in its purest form, and the American people see right through it.
How can Democrats claim to support democracy abroad while simultaneously attacking the president who actually fights for it? Murphy's hypocrisy is just another reminder why voters delivered Trump a decisive mandate in 2024.