Protests of the regime in Cuba continue, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has taken a predictable approach by blaming living conditions for the people in that country at least in part on the U.S. embargo:
We stand in solidarity with the Cuban people and condemn the suppression of the media, speech and protest.
We also call for an end to the U.S. embargo and additional Trump-era restrictions that are profoundly contributing to the suffering of Cubans. pic.twitter.com/Fw6Quv5TAN
— Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@RepAOC) July 16, 2021
Nikki Haley brought a huge reality check to lefties like AOC who are blaming the U.S. embargo for suffering in Cuba:
When Obama opened up to Cuba the regime profited & was emboldened to increase its politically motivated harassment, violence & detentions. Trump rightfully restored sanctions on a gov that tortures its own people.
Can't call for human rights & empower an oppressive dictatorship. https://t.co/eWUeF0maWS
— Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) July 16, 2021
Even if socialist progressive types like AOC understood that, they’d never admit it.
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