Earlier this year, Venezuela accused the US president of plotting a coup, while former President Donald Trump himself has floated the idea of overthrowing Iran’s leadership.
US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard has acknowledged Washington’s history of regime change but asserted that such practices ended under President Trump—despite his recent remarks on Iran and the accusations regarding Venezuela.
The United States has long faced criticism for pursuing policies aimed at overthrowing governments, often under the banner of promoting democracy or protecting national interests. Notable examples include the Iraq invasion in 2003, the 2011 intervention in Libya, and support for so-called “color revolutions,” such as Ukraine’s 2014 Maidan uprising.
Speaking at the 21st Manama Dialogue in Bahrain on Saturday, Gabbard emphasized that, unlike previous administrations, the Trump administration prioritizes diplomacy and mutual agreements over coups.
She stated, “The old Washington way of thinking is something we hope is in the rearview mirror and something that has held us back for too long: for decades, our foreign policy has been trapped in a…”
https://www.sott.net/article/502728-US-strategy-of-regime-change-is-over-Gabbard
