Key Facts

• President Trump ordered military strikes in Caracas, Venezuela.
• The operation led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro.
• Some congressional Democrats criticized Trump for not getting Congress's approval before the strikes.
• Republicans argued that Trump acted within his authority to protect U.S. troops.
• Critics say the strikes show a concerning approach to U.S. foreign policy.
• Democratic lawmakers noted that Venezuela was not considered an immediate threat to the U.S.
• Past Trump officials had stated that the U.S. would seek Congress's approval for actions in Venezuela.