Early this Saturday morning, the US military launched a series of strikes on Venezuela, reportedly capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and flying them out of the country. The surprise operation, carried out without congressional approval, has sparked bipartisan outrage in Washington and drawn global condemnation. 😲💥
On January 3, 2026, several US senators and representatives from both parties questioned the legality and justification of the attack. Representative Jim McGovern slammed the action on X: "He says we don’t have enough money for healthcare for Americans – but somehow we have unlimited funds for war?" 🏥💸
Representative Melanie Stansbury warned of a “clear violation of constitutional limits on presidential power.” She urged Congress to “act to rein him in. Immediately.” 🏛️⚖️
Senator Brian Schatz pointed out that the US has “no vital national interests in Venezuela to justify war,” while Senator Ruben Gallego labeled it “an illegal war” and criticized the US as “the world’s bully.” Even Republican Senator Mike Lee asked, “what constitutional basis exists to justify this action?” 📜🤔
The global reaction has been swift, with multiple countries calling for a coordinated response. Back home, Americans are divided, and with no declaration of war or authorization for the use of military force, lawmakers say Congress must step in to decide what comes next. 🌎🤝
As the fallout continues, all eyes are on Capitol Hill – will Congress reclaim its war powers and provide clarity, or will this episode mark a new era of unchecked executive action? Stay tuned. 👀
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Bipartisan U.S. lawmakers slam U.S. military strikes on Venezuela
cgtn.com
