Trump Fights For Oppressed Political Prisoner
On Wednesday President Trump met with Lilian Tintori, wife of Leopoldo Lopez who is the most well known political prisoner currently being held in Venezuela.
According to the Miami Herald there was not an official meeting set with Tintori but Trump did have dinner scheduled with Marco Rubio. Rubio is currently leading the fight in congress against the oppressive administration of the Venezuelan President.
From Breitbart:
Rubio delivered a speech on the Senate floor Wednesday in López’s defense, calling him “a Venezuelan opposition leader who three years ago this week led peaceful demonstrations against the regime of Nicolas Maduro – and he was thrown in jail for it.” Of Tintori, he said she “is an incredibly brave woman who does not rest as she continues advocating for her husband’s release and the release of all political prisoners. And continues to fight for a free and democratic Venezuela.”
President Trump sent out a tweet saying “Venezuela should allow Leopoldo Lopez, a political prisoner & husband of @liliantintori (just met w/ @marcorubio) out of prison immediately.”
Venezuela should allow Leopoldo Lopez, a political prisoner & husband of @liliantintori (just met w/ @marcorubio) out of prison immediately. pic.twitter.com/bt8Xhdo7al
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 15, 2017
Tintori expressed her gratitude in tweet saying “Thank you @realDonaldTrump and @MikePenceVP for standing with the Venezuelan people & our aspirations to restore democracy to our country.”
Thank you @realDonaldTrump and @MikePenceVP for standing with the Venezuelan people & our aspirations to restore democracy to our country. https://t.co/n3MqGQy3LI
— Lilian Tintori (@liliantintori) February 16, 2017
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