"Scarcely a week ago, U.S. warplanes and drones were streaking across the Caracas night sky to deliver a swift end to the reign of the Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro. The extraordinary display of kinetic violence delivered a stunning reminder about the reach of the world's most powerful military-and symbolized the start of a new chapter for the man who commands it."
"Donald Trump has been emboldened. The president and his advisers believe that the strike both reignited his political momentum and underscored the lack of concrete limits on his ability to wield power at home and abroad. He blew past the need for congressional approval-or even notification-and has reveled in brandishing armed forces to intimidate foreign foes and friends alike. He seized upon a deadly confrontation on a cold Minnesota street to accelerate his push"
"Even for Trump, it's been quite the week. But this is more than just a series of dizzying news cycles. The White House, after months of struggle, believes that it has found its footing again. Trump, though never restrained, is now pure id, acting on impulse and goaded on by advisers who see an opportunity to further expand executive power."
U.S. warplanes and drones struck Caracas, ending Nicolás Maduro's reign and showcasing American military reach. The strike emboldened Donald Trump and his advisers, who say it reignited political momentum and revealed few limits on presidential power. Trump bypassed congressional approval or notification and has used armed forces to intimidate foreign foes and domestic critics. He exploited a deadly Minnesota confrontation to deploy masked federal officers in Democratic cities. The president pursued retribution against perceived political enemies in ways that could weaken confidence in economic institutions. Polls remain low and Republican unease exists, but advisers and allies have encouraged a more impulsive, expansionist executive posture.
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