Senate Battles Trump Over Venezuela Strike Powers
The U.S. Senate took a bold step Thursday, voting 52-47 to advance a resolution designed to curb President Trump’s military reach in Venezuela. The vote, featuring five Republicans breaking ranks, was more than just a political maneuver—it was a direct challenge to Trump’s authority.
President Trump, unsurprisingly, is gearing up for a veto. His reaction? Fiery, to say the least. Saying that the resolution undercuts his power as Commander in Chief, he slammed Senators Collins, Murkowski, Paul, Hawley, and Young for siding with the Democrats.
Despite two past failures, the Senate pushed this resolution forward amid ongoing U.S. military actions in Venezuela following the controversial capture of Nicolás Maduro. With tensions still hot, the oil-rich nation is watching as the U.S. declares plans to manage their resources, especially oil.
The drama escalated post vote, with Trump railing against so-called RINOs—Republicans In Name Only—arguing that this undermines national security.
Whether this resolution will hold any long-term sway is anyone’s guess. Still, the Senate’s determined move shines a light on the simmering discord between Capitol Hill and the White House.
Check out the full indictment against Maduro here.
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