US EditionTrump Says Does Not Need Congress to Launch Strikes in Venezuela
- US President Donald Trump stated he does not need congressional approval to launch strikes in Venezuela, asserting he is not exceeding his constitutional authority with attacks at sea.
- Trump mentioned concerns about potential leaks from politicians regarding military actions, saying, 'I wouldn't mind telling them, but you know, it's not a big deal.'
- Experts indicated that Trump might order limited military strikes in Venezuela without Congress, but only if the strikes are temporary and framed defensively.
- Critics argued that Trump has not provided sufficient legal authority for military strikes against vessels that do not pose an imminent threat to the US.
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Trump Says Congress Doesn’t Need Warning: Venezuela Campaign Spreads At Sea
Key Points Trump says he is not required to warn Congress before striking Venezuela, citing leak risks. A U.S. anti-narcotics push has expanded into repeated lethal attacks on boats, a tanker seizure, and a major regional military buildup. The real stakes reach beyond Caracas: war-powers limits, shipping risk, and great-power signaling. Donald Trump’s most revealing […]
US President Donald Trump, according to his own assessment, does not need Congress approval to launch attacks on land against Venezuela.
US President Trump has refused to inform Congress in the event of a ground attack on Venezuela. At the same time, there has been a new attack in the Pacific.
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in.grThe US president has repeatedly threatened in recent months to order strikes on Venezuelan soil against drug cartels.
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Trump says does not need Congress to launch strikes in Venezuela
US President Donald Trump asserted Thursday he does not need congressional approval to launch strikes on land against Venezuela despite criticism that he is already exceeding his constitutional authority with attacks at sea.
Donald Trump said on Thursday he did not need to ask for permission from the U.S. Congress to carry out possible strikes against Venezuela, saying that he was afraid of leaks.
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