Donald Trump, the self-proclaimed savior of democracy, has struck again. This time, his gaze is directed at Honduras, where elections are scheduled for November 30th. With dramatic words, he warns of ‚narcoterrorists‘ who could take over the country under the leadership of Nicolás Maduro. Sounds like a blockbuster, doesn’t it?
Particularly curious: Trump compares the situation in Honduras to Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. As if these countries didn’t already have enough problems, they are now being used as a cautionary tale. One wonders if Trump owns a map or just likes to raise alarms.
The irony here: Trump himself has often enough undermined democracy during his presidency. But that’s another story. Now it’s about saving Honduras from the alleged ‚horror.‘ Do the Hondurans see it that way? Probably not.
Fact is: Trump’s tweet causes a stir, but also head-shaking. Whether he wants to influence the outcome of the elections with it or just had to get his opinion out, remains his secret. One thing is certain: the ‚narcoterrorists‘ will not be impressed by it.