Trump Considers Fleeing to Venezuela if Defeated

In a recent interview with Elon Musk, Donald Trump suggested he might seek refuge in Venezuela if he loses the upcoming 2024 election, claiming it would be 'far safer' than the U.S. Trump asserted that Venezuela is reducing its crime rate by releasing violent offenders and sending them to the U.S., which he alleges contributes to rising crime in America. He claimed that around 70% of the most dangerous criminals have been removed from Venezuelan prisons and insinuated that these individuals are acclimating poorly to U.S. law enforcement. Trump's comments reflect his longstanding narrative about immigration and crime, despite studies showing that immigrants do not commit crimes at higher rates than native-born Americans. The conversation raises questions about Trump's claims regarding crime statistics and immigration policies. The U.S. Department of Justice has previously accused Venezuelan leadership of corruption and narco-terrorism, further complicating the context of Trump's statements.