Summary
House Democrats in the U.S. are working on plans to prevent President Trump from conducting military operations in countries like Venezuela, Greenland, Colombia, and Mexico. Their strategies include using war powers resolutions and controlling funding for foreign operations. Democrats see some bipartisan support and aim to act through congressional votes and public campaigns.
Key Facts
- House Democrats want to stop potential military actions by President Trump in several countries, including Venezuela.
- They plan to introduce a war powers resolution to prevent military operations in Venezuela without Congress's approval.
- The Democrats are considering steps to cut funding for operations in countries like Greenland, Colombia, and Mexico.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries emphasized taking President Trump's threats seriously.
- The Democrats aim to keep their resolutions simple to avoid failures that could encourage further actions by the administration.
- Some lawmakers are considering using upcoming government funding deadlines as leverage.
- Letters are being circulated to oppose military threats against specific countries, such as Mexico.
- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus plans to release recommendations on Latin America soon.
