Blumenthal Says U.S. Must Protect Minorities in Syria

Senator Richard Blumenthal said the U.S. must prioritize protecting minorities in Syria as part of its commitment to democratic values and human rights. Responding to a question from correspondent Daniel Compatangelo, Blumenthal warned that aid and diplomatic leverage should be used to safeguard minority communities amid clashes involving Syrian and Kurdish forces. He also questioned the scale of U.S. military involvement in Venezuela, arguing it lacks clear national security justification, and said U.S. attention must remain focused on regions like the Middle East and Ukraine where core interests are at stake.