Summary
Marjorie Taylor Greene, who was a U.S. Representative from Georgia, expressed concerns about President Donald Trump's military actions in Venezuela. She warned that such actions could set a global precedent, making it challenging for the U.S. to oppose military interventions by other countries. Greene and other Republicans questioned the motivations behind the operations, suggesting they may relate more to oil interests than to national security.
Key Facts
- Marjorie Taylor Greene shared her concerns about the U.S. military's action in Venezuela on "The View."
- Greene warned that if the U.S. intervenes in Venezuela, other countries might feel justified to act similarly elsewhere.
- The military action in Venezuela was called Operation Absolute and resulted in the death of 24 Venezuelan security officers.
- The U.S.'s actions also included seizing a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic.
- Russia criticized the U.S. actions, saying they could raise tensions in the international community.
- Greene argued that Venezuela is not a primary source of drugs entering the U.S.
- She resigned from Congress in November after disagreements with Trump on foreign policy.
- Representative Thomas Massie also criticized the operation, suggesting it was more about oil and regime change than about drugs.
