Summary
President Donald Trump is facing calls for impeachment from some Democrats after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The operation, which involved strikes on Venezuela, has raised questions about its legality because it was not approved by Congress. The U.S. has charged Maduro and his wife with narco-terrorism related to drug trafficking.
Key Facts
- The U.S. military captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilla Flores.
- This action followed a major strike in Caracas, Venezuela.
- Maduro and his wife face charges of narco-terrorism in New York due to alleged drug activities.
- Some Democrats are calling for President Trump's impeachment over the legality of the strikes.
- Concerns exist because the strikes were not approved by Congress.
- Representative Delia Ramirez and others have criticized the action, citing legal violations.
- Some experts suggest impeachment is unlikely without Republican support, despite the controversy.
- Political division has affected the likelihood of impeachment and conviction in recent times.
