"The President does not have the unilateral authority to invade foreign countries, oust their governments, and seize their resources. Under the Constitution, the power to go to war lies with the people's branch. It's time for Republicans and Democrats in Congress to reassert our constitutional role in authorizing military force when needed and holding President Trump accountable before the United States is engaged in another war the American people did not choose."
"I'm committed to stopping the flow of illegal drugs and standing up to illegitimate dictators like Maduro, but President Trump has made a unilateral decision to initiate regime change, deploy American troops on the ground, and seemingly take control of Venezuela, all without congressional approval."
""reckless and illegal""
On January 3, the United States launched a military operation in Venezuela that resulted in at least 80 deaths and included the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro. President Trump said the U.S. is now "in charge" of the country. Sen. Tammy Baldwin criticized the unilateral regime-change action and deployment of troops without congressional approval and emphasized that the Constitution assigns war powers to Congress. Rep. Mark Pocan labeled the invasion "Iraq 2.0," suggested an oil motive, and called the action unconstitutional. Rep. Sarah McBride described the invasion as "reckless and illegal."
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