politics
January 3, 2026
Republicans rally around Trump after Maduro capture as Democrats cry foul over its legality
Republican lawmakers are praising President Donald Trump for his capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, while Democrats are raising questions about the legality of the U.S. special forces operation on foreign soil.
TL;DR
- Republican lawmakers, including Sens. Lindsey Graham, Tom Cotton, and Mike Lee, praised President Trump for capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
- Democrats, such as Rep. Jake Auchincloss and Sen. Andy Kim, questioned the legality of the U.S. special forces operation on foreign soil without congressional approval.
- Maduro and his wife were indicted in the U.S. in 2020 on charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy.
- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz welcomed Maduro's capture but called for Venezuelans to elect their true president, Edmundo González, and demanded answers about the bypass of Congress.
- Sen. Andy Kim accused the administration of lying to Congress regarding the pursuit of regime change in Venezuela.
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