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1. Strong Pro‑Trump Framing on Foreign Policy

• Donald Trump is a decisive “man of action” in contrast to international institutions (e.g., the UN) and prior U.S. administrations.
• Trump is framed as uniquely willing to confront authoritarian regimes such as Iran and Venezuela, while others are accused of offering “empty talk” or appeasement.

2. Iran: Protests and Regime Accountability

• The Iranian government is depicted as solely responsible for economic suffering and violent repression of protesters.
• U.S. officials and Iranian‑American activists argue:
  • Protesters are not foreign agents, but citizens demanding freedom.
  • The regime is described as weak, fearful of its people, and increasingly violent.
• Iran is likened to ISIS, with calls for the regime to be treated as an international terrorist entity.
• The protests are framed as a potential “Berlin Wall moment”, suggesting a historic chance for regime collapse if the international community acts.

3. Criticism of Past U.S. Administrations

• Obama and Biden administrations are criticized for:
  • Engaging diplomatically with Iran while it allegedly targeted dissidents and U.S. officials.
  • Providing financial relief that is portrayed as enabling repression and terrorism.
• Trump is the first U.S. president perceived by Iranian protesters as having their “back.”

4. Domestic U.S. Conflict: ICE and Immigration Enforcement

• Violence against ICE is blamed on:
  • Democratic rhetoric, sanctuary policies, and activist encouragement.
  • Alleged financial backing of protests by left‑leaning groups.
• Minnesota incidents are highlighted where:
  • Illegal immigrants allegedly assaulted an ICE agent.
  • State and local non‑cooperation is blamed for increased danger to agents.
• Democrats are accused of proposing legislation to obstruct or abolish ICE, while protecting criminal aliens.

5. Media and Hollywood Criticism

• Mainstream media and entertainment figures are portrayed as:
  • Demonizing law enforcement (likening ICE to Nazis or secret police).
  • Protecting criminals out of ideological opposition to Trump.
• These narratives are framed as contributing directly to real‑world violence.

6. Venezuela: Opposition, Sanctions, and Trump Support

• Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado is portrayed as:
  • Legitimately elected by the people.
  • A heroic democratic figure persecuted by the Maduro regime.
• Maduro’s government is described as a criminal enterprise tied to:
  • Terrorism, drug trafficking, oil smuggling, and foreign adversaries (Iran, Russia, Cuba).
• Trump’s actions (sanctions, seizures, diplomatic backing of Machado) are praised as:
  • Effective pressure tactics.
  • Essential for Venezuela’s democratic transition.
• A free Venezuela is framed as:
  • A future U.S. security ally.
  • A major energy partner.
  • A solution to mass migration.

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