Once a vocal advocate for the Venezuelan and Cuban diasporas, Marco Rubio, appointed Secretary of State in Trump's administration, has shifted his policies. Previously supportive of immigration relief and robust sanctions against oppressive regimes, he now advocates for ending immigration protections and cutting aid. This change has resulted in waning support from colleagues and his community, notably highlighted during a Senate hearing. Chris Van Hollen's critical remarks underline the disappointment felt towards Rubio's departure from previously shared democratic values.
Rubio, once a champion for TPS for Venezuelans and staunch critic of regimes in Cuba and Venezuela, now supports ending TPS and cutting aid to Latin America.
Chris Van Hollen's remarks reflect disappointment in Rubio's shift, emphasizing the shared underlying principles of defending democracy and human rights that he believed Rubio would uphold.
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