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The Senate’s top Democrat, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, refused to say he opposes regime change in Venezuela. Schumer spoke with CNN’s Jake Tapper on Thursday. Jake Tapper: “Do you disagree with President Trump’s ultimate goal of regime change in Venezuela?” Minority Leader Chuck Schumer: “Look, the bottom line is, President Trump throws out so many different things in so many different ways. You don’t even know what the heck he’s talking about. You know, obviously, if Maduro would just flee on his own, everyone would like that. But we don’t know what the heck he’s up to when he talks about that. So, it’s very, very — you cannot say I endorse this, I endorse that.” California Democratic Congressmember Ro Khanna blasted Schumer’s comments, writing, “Yes, Democrats oppose regime change war in Venezuela. Instead of wasting trillions on endless wars, we must invest in jobs, healthcare, and housing for Americans. Why is this hard? We need a new generation to lead our party with moral clarity and conviction.”