January 4, 2026

GOP lawmaker says Democrats have ‘egg on their face’ after Trump’s capture of Venezuela’s Maduro

Republicans defended Trump's Venezuela operation capturing Maduro on Saturday, pushing back against Democratic criticism with legal precedent arguments.

GOP lawmaker says Democrats have ‘egg on their face’ after Trump’s capture of Venezuela’s Maduro

TL;DR

  • Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., defended President Trump's capture of Nicolás Maduro against Democratic criticism.
  • Mast contrasted Trump's approach with past administrations, emphasizing mission accomplishment over protracted conflicts.
  • Republican lawmakers cited precedents like the capture of Manuel Antonio Noriega and actions against Moammar Gadhafi.
  • The legality of the operation was defended, with arguments that Maduro is indicted in U.S. courts and poses an imminent danger.
  • The FBI's involvement in the arrest was noted, with comparisons made to domestic law enforcement actions.
  • Some argue that Congress does not need to be notified for the arrest of indicted individuals by the executive branch.

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