Over the weekend, U.S. President Donald Trump orchestrated the forcible seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, leaving Republican lawmakers shocked and scrambling for answers 😲.
Republican allies were caught off guard by the surprise operation. Several GOP members say they received no heads-up and are now questioning the legal basis behind the move. "I had no idea this was coming," one lawmaker admitted, highlighting the frustration in the party's ranks.
Beyond the secrecy, some Republicans are also wrestling with the broader implications. The action seems to run counter to Trump's previous foreign policy goals, which emphasized diplomacy and sanctions over direct action. "This feels like a 180° on everything we've been pushing," said another Republican source, pointing to a potential shift in the administration's strategy toward Latin America.
As questions mount in Congress and among U.S. allies, the GOP faces a critical moment: defend the president's bold gamble or demand accountability for being left out of the loop. 📣
Owen Fairclough reports.
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