US Edition'It's a Violation of the Law': Schumer Criticizes Trump's Decision to Strike Venezuela
Senate Minority Leader Schumer and others criticize Trump’s unauthorized Venezuela strike as risking endless conflict; a resolution for congressional approval of future actions is expected this week.
- On Jan. 4, 2026, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said a U.S. military extraction team backed by over 150 aircraft entered Caracas, moved Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife to the USS Iwo Jima, and called the action unlawful.
- President Donald Trump said the U.S. would 'go to run' Venezuela until a 'safe, proper and judicious transition,' preceding the extraction of Nicolás Maduro to New York City on narcoterrorism charges.
- Schumer told 'This Week' on ABC News that Democrats and Republicans criticize the Venezuela operation for lacking congressional approval, saying 'it's a violation of the law to do what they did without getting the authorization of Congress.'
- Schumer said the strike left uncertainty over who runs Venezuela, and he flagged the oil fields' poor condition, unknown repair costs, and possible need for U.S. troops, raising concerns of an "endless war" among the American public.
- The Senate is set to vote this week, and Schumer said it would block further unilateral Venezuela actions if passed, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries urging legislative approval, while many Republicans praised Trump’s move.
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Sen. Chuck Schumer: Congress Must Pass War Powers Resolution To Stop Trump's "Lawlessness" In Venezuela
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer expressed confusion and consternation about President Trump's military action in Venezuela this weekend during an interview on ABC's "This Week." GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS, ABC NEWS: Let me just start out. Is it -- do you think it's a good thing that Maduro has been removed from office? SEN. CHUCK SCHUMER (D-NY), SENATE MINORITY LEADER: Look, Maduro is a horrible, horrible person, but you don't treat lawless…
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