Summary
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer warned he will try to stop President Donald Trump from using military force in Venezuela. President Trump mentioned that Venezuela's airspace should be considered completely closed, raising concerns about potential military action. Schumer emphasized that only Congress has the power to declare war, not the President.
Key Facts
- Chuck Schumer is the Senate Minority Leader and a Democrat from New York.
- Schumer plans to file a war powers resolution to block military action in Venezuela.
- President Trump stated that Venezuela's airspace is "CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY."
- Concerns arose that President Trump might plan strikes against Venezuela.
- Critics worry Trump's actions could lead to a potential conflict with Venezuela.
- Under the U.S. Constitution, Congress is the only body that can declare war.
- Schumer previously issued warnings about Trump's actions toward Venezuela.
