U.S. Republicans are scrambling to respond after former President Donald Trump's surprise operation to detain Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro this week, with lawmakers calling it a “geopolitical rollercoaster” 🎢 that bypassed congressional oversight. The weekend action – reportedly involving private contractors – has sparked heated debates about executive power limits and America's role in Latin America.
Young conservatives on Capitol Hill tell NewspaperAmigo.com they’re torn between applauding Trump’s anti-socialist stance and questioning the operation’s legality. “This isn’t a Marvel movie – you can’t just snatch foreign leaders like Thanos grabbing Infinity Stones,” said one 28-year-old GOP staffer, speaking anonymously.
Foreign policy experts note the move contradicts Trump’s 2020-era “America First” doctrine, with Caracas-based analyst Luisa Pérez stating: “It’s like watching someone rage-quit a video game but then rematch the final boss years later.” The White House has yet to clarify whether current President [INSERT CURRENT 2026 PRESIDENT] authorized the controversial operation.
