Debate Over U.S. Actions in Venezuela and Congressional Authority
TL;DR
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the Trump administration for unauthorized military actions in Venezuela, emphasizing the need for congressional approval, transparency, and adherence to constitutional war powers, while condemning Nicolás Maduro as an illegitimate dictator.
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- LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ACTIONS IN VENEZUELA Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (.gov)
- Schumer says Senate will vote on Venezuela authorization ‘this week’ Yahoo
- President Trump Totally Meant to Ask Congress Before Attacking Venezuela The Atlantic
- "It looks weak": Some Democrats want their party to shut up and clap for Maduro's capture Axios
- Trump’s attack on Venezuela without alerting Congress tests limits of executive power The Guardian
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