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Washington Dems Blast Venezuela Operation as Unconstitutional; GOP Praises Move
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker condemns Trump’s operation as unconstitutional, highlighting risks to U.S. troops and lack of a long-term plan, while Maduro was indicted for narcoterrorism.
- On Saturday, President Donald Trump announced U.S. forces carried out an extraordinary military operation in Caracas late Friday and early Saturday to capture Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores.
- The administration framed the raid as targeting Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores, indicted for deadly narcoterrorism, invoked the Monroe Doctrine, and promised to run Venezuela with major oil company investments.
- Officials claimed immediate operational success as President Donald Trump said no U.S. service members were killed or equipment lost, praised the U.S. Armed Forces and the National Guard, and warned a second-wave attack could follow.
- Illinois lawmakers demanded briefings and Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the action was unconstitutional, while Illinois members of Congress argued only Congress can authorize war and some called the capture illegal or a 'kidnapping'.
- Critics warned unauthorized intervention risks human-rights abuses and mass migration, while Illinois officials including Gov. J.B. Pritzker noted the operation contradicts Trump's promises to end foreign wars.
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Pritzker: Trump’s military action in Venezuela is ‘unconstitutional’ – Center Square
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said the American people deserve a president focused on making their lives more affordable. “Donald Trump’s unconstitutional military action in Venezuela is putting our troops in harm's way with no long-term strategy,” he said in a statement posted on social media.
Iowa Latino activist condemns Trump's Venezuela move as unconstitutional
DES MOINES, Iowa -- An Iowa Latino activist shared his thoughts on behalf of the Latino community following the capture of Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro. Joe Henry is the State Political Director for the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), but met with WHO 13 News and made comments on behalf of his role [...]
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