U.S. lawmakers from both parties erupted in protest this week after President Trump ordered military strikes on Venezuela without congressional approval, calling the action “illegal” and “unconstitutional.” The attacks, which reportedly captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, have sparked global condemnation and fierce domestic debate. 💥
Republican Senator Mike Lee demanded answers: “What constitutional basis exists for this?” while Democratic Representative Melanie Stansbury accused the White House of violating war powers limits. 🔥 The rare bipartisan pushback comes as social media floods with criticism, including from Senator Ruben Gallego who declared: “We’ve become the world’s bully.”
With healthcare funds vs. military spending comparisons trending online 🏥➡️💸, lawmakers emphasized that 2026’s first major foreign policy crisis risks destabilizing Latin America. Multiple countries are now coordinating responses amid fears of escalation.
