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OPINION
2025 DONROE DOCTRINE in ACTION
The Western Hemisphere is America’s Backyard hostile actors are not tolerated 1 second and the global hemisphere American interest are will not be threatened America’s National Security comes first no matter where in the world it might be!
1823 MONROE DOCTRINE
The Monroe Doctrine, declared by U.S. President James Monroe in 1823, was a U.S. foreign policy warning European powers to stop colonizing or interfering in the newly independent nations of the Americas, establishing the Western Hemisphere as a U.S. sphere of interest and promising U.S. non-interference in European affairs in return, though it later justified U.S. intervention in Latin America. Its core principles were separate spheres for Europe/Americas, non-colonization, and non-intervention, asserting any European intrusion as a hostile act against the U.S..
Key Principles
No New Colonies: The American continents were closed to future European colonization.
Non-Interference: The U.S. would not meddle in European wars or internal affairs.
Mutual Non-Intervention: European powers should not interfere with independent nations in the Western Hemisphere, or the U.S. would view it as a hostile act.
Historical Context & Impact
Post-Independence Era: Issued as Latin American countries gained independence from Spain and Portugal, the U.S. feared European recolonization.
U.S. Assertiveness: It marked a significant assertion of U.S. influence and a break from European political systems.
Evolution: While initially a defensive stance, later U.S. administrations used it to justify interventions in Latin America, like helping overthrow French-backed Emperor Maximilian in Mexico and conflicts in Cuba.
Modern Relevance
The doctrine’s principles have been invoked by various U.S. presidents to support interventionist policies in the Americas, emphasizing U.S. regional dominance and opposition to foreign influence.
President Donald Trump discusses Maduro’s capture, securing the southern border and plans for Venezuela on ‘Hannity.’
Acknowledgement Original Sources
Media Segment Credit to: President Donald Trump w Hannity | YT-handle: @FoxNews | YT-tagline: President Trump reveals plans for governorship of Venezuelan | YT-clip: JLbxmDh_8ds | YT-date-(AWST): 2026 JAN 09 | Duration:18m:02s | 4CM-notes: 2026 JAN 09 President Trump reveals plans for governorship of Venezuelan.mp4
