US lawmakers react to attack on Venezuela, ‘capture’ of Nicolas Maduro
Summary
The U.S. launched an attack on Venezuela and reportedly captured its President, Nicolas Maduro. This action has drawn reactions from U.S. lawmakers, with Democrats criticizing it as illegal and Republicans defending it as a necessary action against drug trafficking.Key Facts
- There was a U.S. attack on Venezuela, and President Nicolas Maduro was supposedly captured.
- Democratic lawmakers criticize President Trump's action as illegal and without Congress's approval.
- Democratic Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib called the attack and capture a violation of international law.
- Democratic Senator Andy Kim accused U.S. officials of lying about the intentions toward Venezuela.
- Democratic Congresswoman Betty McCollum stated that Venezuela poses no security threat to the U.S.
- Democratic Senator Reuben Gallego described the action as illegal and unnecessary.
- Republican Senator Tom Cotton supported the actions, citing Maduro's drug trafficking charges.
- Cotton mentioned that Maduro is in U.S. custody and will face justice for alleged crimes.
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