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Trump Fumes at Republican Senator Over War Powers Vote: Report

Trump Fumes at Republican Senator Over War Powers Vote: Report

Summary

President Donald Trump reportedly expressed anger over a phone call with Republican Senator Susan Collins after she voted to limit his war powers against Venezuela. The Senate's resolution aims to restrict the President's ability to take military action without congressional approval and saw some Republicans join Democrats in support. This reflects potential divisions within the Republican Party over foreign military engagements.

Key Facts

  • President Trump called Senator Susan Collins, expressing anger over her vote to limit his war powers.
  • The U.S. Senate advanced a resolution to restrict Trump's authority to take military action against Venezuela.
  • The resolution passed 52-47, with five Republican senators backing it.
  • The vote follows a U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
  • The measure still needs approval from the House of Representatives and a signature from President Trump.
  • President Trump criticized the senators who supported the resolution on Truth Social.
  • Senator Collins is up for reelection, and her vote could impact her political future.

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