🚨 Political Firestorm Erupts After US Captures Maduro
US Democratic lawmakers dropped bombshell accusations this weekend, claiming the Trump administration lied to Congress about its Venezuela strategy before executing a high-stakes military raid capturing President Nicolás Maduro. The operation – which reportedly involved explosions in Caracas – has ignited a constitutional showdown in Washington.
⚖️ 'They Lied Straight to Our Faces'
Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) fired up social media with: "Secretaries Rubio and Hegseth looked every Senator in the eye… we see now they blatantly lied to Congress." The outrage stems from 2025 congressional briefings where officials allegedly denied pursuing regime change.
House Armed Services Committee member Jason Crow (D-CO) doubled down: "The Trump Administration repeatedly lied… this was not about regime change." Multiple Democrats now demand immediate White House briefings on the operation's legal justification.
🇺🇸 Constitutional Clash Heats Up
Senate leaders Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Chris Coons (D-DE) emphasized the War Powers Resolution, arguing military action against foreign leaders requires congressional approval. "An act of war that must be authorized," Coons stressed, while Schumer revealed the White House gave "three separate denials" about planned military action.
🌎 Global Backlash Intensifies
As Republicans like Senate Leader John Thune defend the raid as "decisive action against drug crimes," international criticism mounts. Democratic Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) warned: "We should've learned not to stumble into another stupid adventure." With Maduro now in US custody, the political and diplomatic fallout continues to unfold.
