In a recent interview with the Spanish newspaper El País, Democratic Senator Bernie Sanders expressed his strong condemnation of President Donald Trump, labeling him as the most dangerous president in the history of the United States. Sanders accused Trump of utilizing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as an internal army and undermining democracy and the Constitution through overreach of executive power. He emphasized that it is the American people who will ultimately reject tyranny and called for a restoration of democratic control by the Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections, expressing confidence that this scenario could realistically play out if elections were held today.

Moreover, Sanders addressed Trump's actions regarding Venezuela, viewing them as a violation of international law. He criticized the unilateral decisions made by a powerful nation to dictate who should govern another, questioning how the U.S. could condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine given its own aggressive actions in Venezuela. This perspective highlights the double standards in foreign policy, where the U.S. engages in interventions while advocating for international legal norms.

Sanders' remarks not only reflect his criticisms of Trump’s domestic and foreign policy but also serve as a rallying cry for Democrats to unite and reclaim legislative power. With the backdrop of a polarized political environment, Sanders’ statements underscore the significant challenges ahead for the Democratic Party as they seek to address voters' concerns and re-establish the rule of law against perceived authoritarian threats from the executive branch.