BREAKING: Multiple Republican lawmakers are urgently pushing back against Donald Trump’s controversial military strike targeting Venezuela’s leader, Nicolás Maduro. This military action has been labeled “illegal” by critics, igniting a fierce debate within the GOP.
In a striking move, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., known for her strong ties to the MAGA movement, publicly questioned Trump’s justification for the strike. On social media platform X, Greene asserted, “If this is truly about drug traffickers, then why hasn’t the Trump admin taken action against Mexican cartels?” She further accused Trump of pursuing regime change to gain control over Venezuela’s vital oil supplies.
The dissent doesn’t stop there. Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., a military veteran, voiced his concerns, stating that while capturing Maduro could benefit Venezuelans, the strike risks emboldening hostile nations. “My main concern now is that Russia will use this to justify their illegal military actions against Ukraine, or China to rationalize an invasion of Taiwan,” Bacon said in a statement. “Freedom and rule of law were defended last night, but dictators will exploit this for their own agendas.”
Adding to the chorus of criticism, Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., a fiscal hawk, argued that the Trump administration is undermining its legal justifications for the military strike. He expressed skepticism about the constitutionality of the action, stating, “If this action were constitutionally sound, the Attorney General wouldn’t be tweeting that they’ve arrested the President of a sovereign country and his wife for possessing guns in violation of a 1934 U.S. firearm law,” Massie remarked on X.
This growing opposition among Republican lawmakers highlights a significant rift within the party over Trump’s handling of foreign policy, especially in volatile regions like Latin America. The criticism reflects concerns that such military actions could have broader implications, potentially escalating tensions with global superpowers.
As the situation develops, observers are closely watching how this internal GOP conflict may influence future political dynamics leading up to the next election cycle. The ramifications of this strike and the ensuing backlash may shape not only U.S. foreign policy but also the trajectory of Trump’s political future.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds.