#militaryaction — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #militaryaction, aggregated by home.social.
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Rightly Reagan @americareaganofficial-cregq.wordpress.com@americareaganofficial-cregq.wordpress.com ·Peace Through Strength: Global Justice and the Elimination of ISIS’s Second-in-Command
There is some incredible, major news breaking on the national security front this morning, and it serves as a powerful reminder of what true global leadership looks like. President Donald Trump announced that in a flawless, joint operation, American special forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria successfully eliminated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the global second-in-command of ISIS. Dubbed by the administration as the "most active terrorist in the world," al-Minuki was intercepted and […] -
Congressional Authority Wanes as Iran Conflict Continues
US Congress has not voted on the Iran conflict, allowing President Trump to continue military actions past the 60-day deadline. This affects oversight.
#IranConflict, #USCongress, #WarPowers, #PresidentTrump, #MilitaryAction
https://newsletter.tf/congress-lets-trump-continue-iran-conflict-no-vote/
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The US Congress has not held a vote on the Iran conflict, unlike previous wars. This means President Trump has more power over the military action.
#IranConflict, #USCongress, #WarPowers, #PresidentTrump, #MilitaryAction
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Midnight Strikes Echo Through Hormuz Amid Standoff
Explosions reported in Strait of Hormuz after Iran-US fire exchange. US targeted Iranian facilities. Tensions rise.
#StraitOfHormuz, #IranUS, #MilitaryAction, #QeshmIsland, #Geopolitics
https://newsletter.tf/hormuz-explosions-iran-us-fire-exchange-thursday/
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Explosions were heard in the Strait of Hormuz early Thursday following an exchange of fire between Iran and the US. This is a significant escalation of recent military actions.
#StraitOfHormuz, #IranUS, #MilitaryAction, #QeshmIsland, #Geopolitics
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https://www.europesays.com/iran/99587/ US says Iran ceasefire holds despite attacks in Strait of Hormuz #attack #BroadConflict #Cargo #ceasefire #CommercialVessel #ContainerShip #DefenseSecretaryPeteHegseth #DefensiveOperation #Forces #freedom #Hormuz #InternationalWaterway #Iran #IranCeasefire #mcnd #Military #MilitaryAction #mission #Oil #OperationEpicFury #PeaceDeal #PresidentDonaldTrump #ProjectFreedom #Secretary #ship #strait #StraitOfHormuz #TrumpAdministration #tuesday #USForce #US #usa #War
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https://www.europesays.com/iran/99554/ US says Iran ceasefire holds despite attacks in Strait of Hormuz #attack #BroadConflict #Cargo #ceasefire #CommercialVessel #ContainerShip #DefenseSecretaryPeteHegseth #DefensiveOperation #Forces #freedom #Hormuz #InternationalWaterway #Iran #IranCeasefire #mcnd #Military #MilitaryAction #mission #Oil #OperationEpicFury #PeaceDeal #PresidentDonaldTrump #ProjectFreedom #Secretary #ship #strait #StraitOfHormuz #TrumpAdministration #tuesday #USForce #US #usa #War
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https://www.europesays.com/iran/99540/ US says Iran ceasefire holds despite attacks in Strait of Hormuz #attack #BroadConflict #Cargo #ceasefire #CommercialVessel #ContainerShip #DefenseSecretaryPeteHegseth #DefensiveOperation #Forces #freedom #Hormuz #InternationalWaterway #Iran #IranCeasefire #mcnd #Military #MilitaryAction #mission #Oil #OperationEpicFury #PeaceDeal #PresidentDonaldTrump #ProjectFreedom #Secretary #ship #strait #StraitOfHormuz #TrumpAdministration #tuesday #USForce #US #usa #War
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https://www.europesays.com/iran/95467/ Trump considering renewed military strikes in Iran? US Prez says action possible if Tehran ‘misbehaves’ #DiplomaticNegotiations #Iran #MilitaryAction #NuclearProgram #Tehran #UnitedStates
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Trump Mulls Renewed Strikes on Iran as Diplomacy Falters
President Trump may restart military strikes on Iran as diplomacy fails. The US continues its blockade of Iranian ports, causing high oil prices. Find out why.
#IranStrikes, #USIranTension, #OilPrices, #DiplomacyFail, #MilitaryAction
https://newsletter.tf/us-may-restart-iran-strikes-as-talks-fail/
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The US may restart military strikes on Iran. This follows failed diplomacy and a continued blockade of Iranian ports, which has caused oil prices to reach a four-year high.
#IranStrikes, #USIranTension, #OilPrices, #DiplomacyFail, #MilitaryAction
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https://www.europesays.com/people/42859/ Iran ‘wants to talk’: US envoy heads to Pakistan for peace talks #ceasefire #company #CurrentCeasefire #DefenseSecretaryPeteHegseth #DiplomaticDeal #ForeignMinister #Friday #Hormuz #Iran #IranWar #JamesDavidVance #JaredKushner #JDVance #jsnd #MilitaryAction #mine #moscow #muscat #Oman #Pakistan #PanamaCanal #PeaceTalk #PeaceTalks #PresidentDonaldTrump #PressSecretaryKarolineLeavitt #SteveWitkoff #strait #US #USNavy #USA #VicePresidentJDVance #war #WhiteHouse
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https://www.europesays.com/people/42563/ Iran ‘wants to talk’: US envoy heads to Pakistan for peace talks #ceasefire #company #CurrentCeasefire #DefenseSecretaryPeteHegseth #DiplomaticDeal #ForeignMinister #Friday #Hormuz #Iran #IranWar #JamesDavidVance #JaredKushner #JDVance #jsnd #MilitaryAction #mine #moscow #muscat #Oman #Pakistan #PanamaCanal #PeaceTalk #PeaceTalks #PresidentDonaldTrump #PressSecretaryKarolineLeavitt #SteveWitkoff #strait #US #USNavy #USA #VicePresidentJDVance #war #WhiteHouse
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https://www.europesays.com/people/42146/ Iran ‘wants to talk’: US envoy heads to Pakistan for peace talks #ceasefire #company #CurrentCeasefire #DefenseSecretaryPeteHegseth #DiplomaticDeal #ForeignMinister #Friday #Hormuz #Iran #IranWar #JamesDavidVance #JaredKushner #JDVance #jsnd #MilitaryAction #mine #moscow #muscat #Oman #Pakistan #PanamaCanal #PeaceTalk #PeaceTalks #PresidentDonaldTrump #PressSecretaryKarolineLeavitt #SteveWitkoff #strait #US #USNavy #USA #VicePresidentJDVance #war #WhiteHouse
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House rejects effort to withdraw US forces from the Iran war as Republicans stick with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House rejected a resolution Thursday requiring President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from…
#Conflict #Conflicts #War #conflict #congress #house #Iran #Israel #middleeast #middleeastcrisis #MilitaryAction #presidentdonaldtrump #rejected #resolution #U.S.forces #UnitedStates #war #withdraw
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U.S. military operations are aimed at dismantling the Iranian regime's military infrastructure, which has posed a long-standing threat to American personnel and regional allies. #MilitaryAction #IranThreat
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The ABD has conducted an attack on the city of Basra, Iraq. #MilitaryAction #Basra
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Hizbullah has claimed responsibility for a rocket attack targeting the Naftali base west of Lake Taberiye. #Hizbullah #MilitaryAction
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Israel executed strikes on Iranian navy missile boats in the Caspian Sea, targeting over five vessels, according to an Israeli official. #MilitaryAction #CaspianSea
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U.S. officials report that Trump is considering deploying military forces to capture Iran's vital oil facility on Kharg Island. #MilitaryAction #IranOil
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The Israeli military has deployed phosphorus bombs in southern Lebanon. #MilitaryAction #ConflictReporting
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U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced the targeting and destruction of 28 mine-laying vessels operated by the Iranian Navy and IRGCN, emphasizing the action taken in response to discussions about mines. #MilitaryAction #IranNavy
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Russian drones strike passenger train in Kharkiv Oblast, 5 killed, 2 injured -- "Absurd:" Trump's Board of Peace project falls flat in Ukraine -- Russia has suffered 'more losses than any major power' since World War II, report says -- Lukashenko must be held accountable for 'complicity' in Russia's war ... and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/01/wednesday-january-28-2026/
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Trump Is Keeping Money From Venezuelan Oil Sale in Offshore Account
https://newrepublic.com/post/205327/trump-money-venezuelan-oil-sale-account
President Trump is keeping proceeds from the first sale of Venezuelan oil in an offshore bank account based in Qatar, according to reporting from Semafor. The sale was worth $500 million…
#Trump #StealingOil #PersonalProfit #Venezuela #PrivateAccount #SellingOil #500million #Qatar #OffshoreAccount #MilitaryAction
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‘An illegal war’: Democratic 2028ers scold Trump on Venezuela – POLITICO
‘An illegal war’: Democratic 2028ers scold Trump on Venezuela
Most would-be Democratic White House hopefuls piled on the president — while his possible Republican successors quickly voiced their support.
Democrats’ criticism is a sign of an emerging trendline that could mark both the upcoming midterms and the 2028 elections. | Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesDemocrats’ criticism is a sign of an emerging trendline that could mark both the upcoming midterms and the 2028 elections.
By Gregory Svirnovskiy and Samuel Benson, 01/03/2026 03:51 PM EST, Updated: 01/03/2026 04:50 PM EST
The top Democratic contenders to succeed Donald Trump in the Oval Office excoriated the president for his overnight strike on Venezuela on Saturday, sharply criticizing the president’s foreign policy and trying to drive a wedge between the president and voters wary of foreign entanglements.
Trump, they argued, launched the operation to distract from a souring political situation on the home front.
“It’s an old and obvious pattern,” former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wrote on X Saturday. “An unpopular president — failing on the economy and losing his grip on power at home — decides to launch a war for regime change abroad. The American people don’t want to ‘run’ a foreign country while our leaders fail to improve life in this one.”
It’s a sign of an emerging trendline that could mark both the upcoming midterms and the 2028 elections, as Democrats look to paint Trump as betraying his campaign promises by focusing too much on global affairs rather than domestic issues.
Trump rode to electoral victory in 2024 under the banner of “America First,” vowing to remove the U.S. from expansive overseas involvement and instead focus on the welfare of U.S. citizens.
During a press conference Saturday morning at his Mar-a-Lago resort, Trump defended the Maduro capture as “America First” because “we want to surround ourselves with good neighbors. We want to surround ourselves with stability. We want to surround ourselves with energy.”
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker argued that Trump should prioritize affordability, a key buzzword that spurred Democratic victories in last November’s off-year elections.
“Donald Trump’s unconstitutional military action in Venezuela is putting our troops in harm’s way with no long-term strategy,” he wrote on X. “The American people deserve a President focused on making their lives more affordable.”
The operation, which Trump announced via Truth Social early Saturday morning, saw U.S. troops capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in their downtown Caracas compound, flying them out of the country. The couple, along with their son, will soon stand trial on drug trafficking charges.
The Trump administration, in the meantime, will “run” Venezuela, Trump announced in the Saturday press conference
“We’ll run it properly,” he said.” “We’ll run it professionally. We’ll have the greatest oil companies in the world go in and invest billions and billions of dollars and take out money, use that money in Venezuela.”
Democrats quickly pounced on the president’s actions. Within hours of Maduro’s announced capture, the Democratic National Committee sent out a fundraising email deeming it “another unconstitutional war from Trump, who thinks the Constitution is a suggestion.”
“Trump promised peace, but has delivered chaos,” the fundraising email, signed by DNC Chair Ken Martin, read. “The most important thing we can do right now is work to elect more Democrats who will check this administration’s power and prevent more disaster.”
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) echoed the message. “We keep voting against dumb wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, & Libya,” he wrote on X. “But our Presidents bow to a foreign policy blob committed to militarism.”
Continue/Read Original Article Here: ‘An illegal war’: Democratic 2028ers scold Trump on Venezuela – POLITICO
Tags: 2028, 2028ers, Foreign Country, Harm's Way, Illegal War, Military Action, Oil Blockade, Politico, Ro Khanna, Twitter, Unconstitutional, Venezuela, X
#2028 #2028ers #ForeignCountry #HarmSWay #IllegalWar #MilitaryAction #OilBlockade #Politico #RoKhanna #Twitter #Unconstitutional #Venezuela #X -
‘An illegal war’: Democratic 2028ers scold Trump on Venezuela – POLITICO
‘An illegal war’: Democratic 2028ers scold Trump on Venezuela
Most would-be Democratic White House hopefuls piled on the president — while his possible Republican successors quickly voiced their support.
Democrats’ criticism is a sign of an emerging trendline that could mark both the upcoming midterms and the 2028 elections. | Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesDemocrats’ criticism is a sign of an emerging trendline that could mark both the upcoming midterms and the 2028 elections.
By Gregory Svirnovskiy and Samuel Benson, 01/03/2026 03:51 PM EST, Updated: 01/03/2026 04:50 PM EST
The top Democratic contenders to succeed Donald Trump in the Oval Office excoriated the president for his overnight strike on Venezuela on Saturday, sharply criticizing the president’s foreign policy and trying to drive a wedge between the president and voters wary of foreign entanglements.
Trump, they argued, launched the operation to distract from a souring political situation on the home front.
“It’s an old and obvious pattern,” former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wrote on X Saturday. “An unpopular president — failing on the economy and losing his grip on power at home — decides to launch a war for regime change abroad. The American people don’t want to ‘run’ a foreign country while our leaders fail to improve life in this one.”
It’s a sign of an emerging trendline that could mark both the upcoming midterms and the 2028 elections, as Democrats look to paint Trump as betraying his campaign promises by focusing too much on global affairs rather than domestic issues.
Trump rode to electoral victory in 2024 under the banner of “America First,” vowing to remove the U.S. from expansive overseas involvement and instead focus on the welfare of U.S. citizens.
During a press conference Saturday morning at his Mar-a-Lago resort, Trump defended the Maduro capture as “America First” because “we want to surround ourselves with good neighbors. We want to surround ourselves with stability. We want to surround ourselves with energy.”
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker argued that Trump should prioritize affordability, a key buzzword that spurred Democratic victories in last November’s off-year elections.
“Donald Trump’s unconstitutional military action in Venezuela is putting our troops in harm’s way with no long-term strategy,” he wrote on X. “The American people deserve a President focused on making their lives more affordable.”
The operation, which Trump announced via Truth Social early Saturday morning, saw U.S. troops capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in their downtown Caracas compound, flying them out of the country. The couple, along with their son, will soon stand trial on drug trafficking charges.
The Trump administration, in the meantime, will “run” Venezuela, Trump announced in the Saturday press conference
“We’ll run it properly,” he said.” “We’ll run it professionally. We’ll have the greatest oil companies in the world go in and invest billions and billions of dollars and take out money, use that money in Venezuela.”
Democrats quickly pounced on the president’s actions. Within hours of Maduro’s announced capture, the Democratic National Committee sent out a fundraising email deeming it “another unconstitutional war from Trump, who thinks the Constitution is a suggestion.”
“Trump promised peace, but has delivered chaos,” the fundraising email, signed by DNC Chair Ken Martin, read. “The most important thing we can do right now is work to elect more Democrats who will check this administration’s power and prevent more disaster.”
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) echoed the message. “We keep voting against dumb wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, & Libya,” he wrote on X. “But our Presidents bow to a foreign policy blob committed to militarism.”
Continue/Read Original Article Here: ‘An illegal war’: Democratic 2028ers scold Trump on Venezuela – POLITICO
Tags: 2028, 2028ers, Foreign Country, Harm's Way, Illegal War, Military Action, Oil Blockade, Politico, Ro Khanna, Twitter, Unconstitutional, Venezuela, X
#2028 #2028ers #ForeignCountry #HarmSWay #IllegalWar #MilitaryAction #OilBlockade #Politico #RoKhanna #Twitter #Unconstitutional #Venezuela #X -
‘An illegal war’: Democratic 2028ers scold Trump on Venezuela – POLITICO
‘An illegal war’: Democratic 2028ers scold Trump on Venezuela
Most would-be Democratic White House hopefuls piled on the president — while his possible Republican successors quickly voiced their support.
Democrats’ criticism is a sign of an emerging trendline that could mark both the upcoming midterms and the 2028 elections. | Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesDemocrats’ criticism is a sign of an emerging trendline that could mark both the upcoming midterms and the 2028 elections.
By Gregory Svirnovskiy and Samuel Benson, 01/03/2026 03:51 PM EST, Updated: 01/03/2026 04:50 PM EST
The top Democratic contenders to succeed Donald Trump in the Oval Office excoriated the president for his overnight strike on Venezuela on Saturday, sharply criticizing the president’s foreign policy and trying to drive a wedge between the president and voters wary of foreign entanglements.
Trump, they argued, launched the operation to distract from a souring political situation on the home front.
“It’s an old and obvious pattern,” former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wrote on X Saturday. “An unpopular president — failing on the economy and losing his grip on power at home — decides to launch a war for regime change abroad. The American people don’t want to ‘run’ a foreign country while our leaders fail to improve life in this one.”
It’s a sign of an emerging trendline that could mark both the upcoming midterms and the 2028 elections, as Democrats look to paint Trump as betraying his campaign promises by focusing too much on global affairs rather than domestic issues.
Trump rode to electoral victory in 2024 under the banner of “America First,” vowing to remove the U.S. from expansive overseas involvement and instead focus on the welfare of U.S. citizens.
During a press conference Saturday morning at his Mar-a-Lago resort, Trump defended the Maduro capture as “America First” because “we want to surround ourselves with good neighbors. We want to surround ourselves with stability. We want to surround ourselves with energy.”
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker argued that Trump should prioritize affordability, a key buzzword that spurred Democratic victories in last November’s off-year elections.
“Donald Trump’s unconstitutional military action in Venezuela is putting our troops in harm’s way with no long-term strategy,” he wrote on X. “The American people deserve a President focused on making their lives more affordable.”
The operation, which Trump announced via Truth Social early Saturday morning, saw U.S. troops capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in their downtown Caracas compound, flying them out of the country. The couple, along with their son, will soon stand trial on drug trafficking charges.
The Trump administration, in the meantime, will “run” Venezuela, Trump announced in the Saturday press conference
“We’ll run it properly,” he said.” “We’ll run it professionally. We’ll have the greatest oil companies in the world go in and invest billions and billions of dollars and take out money, use that money in Venezuela.”
Democrats quickly pounced on the president’s actions. Within hours of Maduro’s announced capture, the Democratic National Committee sent out a fundraising email deeming it “another unconstitutional war from Trump, who thinks the Constitution is a suggestion.”
“Trump promised peace, but has delivered chaos,” the fundraising email, signed by DNC Chair Ken Martin, read. “The most important thing we can do right now is work to elect more Democrats who will check this administration’s power and prevent more disaster.”
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) echoed the message. “We keep voting against dumb wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, & Libya,” he wrote on X. “But our Presidents bow to a foreign policy blob committed to militarism.”
Continue/Read Original Article Here: ‘An illegal war’: Democratic 2028ers scold Trump on Venezuela – POLITICO
Tags: 2028, 2028ers, Foreign Country, Harm's Way, Illegal War, Military Action, Oil Blockade, Politico, Ro Khanna, Twitter, Unconstitutional, Venezuela, X
#2028 #2028ers #ForeignCountry #HarmSWay #IllegalWar #MilitaryAction #OilBlockade #Politico #RoKhanna #Twitter #Unconstitutional #Venezuela #X -
‘An illegal war’: Democratic 2028ers scold Trump on Venezuela – POLITICO
‘An illegal war’: Democratic 2028ers scold Trump on Venezuela
Most would-be Democratic White House hopefuls piled on the president — while his possible Republican successors quickly voiced their support.
Democrats’ criticism is a sign of an emerging trendline that could mark both the upcoming midterms and the 2028 elections. | Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesDemocrats’ criticism is a sign of an emerging trendline that could mark both the upcoming midterms and the 2028 elections.
By Gregory Svirnovskiy and Samuel Benson, 01/03/2026 03:51 PM EST, Updated: 01/03/2026 04:50 PM EST
The top Democratic contenders to succeed Donald Trump in the Oval Office excoriated the president for his overnight strike on Venezuela on Saturday, sharply criticizing the president’s foreign policy and trying to drive a wedge between the president and voters wary of foreign entanglements.
Trump, they argued, launched the operation to distract from a souring political situation on the home front.
“It’s an old and obvious pattern,” former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wrote on X Saturday. “An unpopular president — failing on the economy and losing his grip on power at home — decides to launch a war for regime change abroad. The American people don’t want to ‘run’ a foreign country while our leaders fail to improve life in this one.”
It’s a sign of an emerging trendline that could mark both the upcoming midterms and the 2028 elections, as Democrats look to paint Trump as betraying his campaign promises by focusing too much on global affairs rather than domestic issues.
Trump rode to electoral victory in 2024 under the banner of “America First,” vowing to remove the U.S. from expansive overseas involvement and instead focus on the welfare of U.S. citizens.
During a press conference Saturday morning at his Mar-a-Lago resort, Trump defended the Maduro capture as “America First” because “we want to surround ourselves with good neighbors. We want to surround ourselves with stability. We want to surround ourselves with energy.”
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker argued that Trump should prioritize affordability, a key buzzword that spurred Democratic victories in last November’s off-year elections.
“Donald Trump’s unconstitutional military action in Venezuela is putting our troops in harm’s way with no long-term strategy,” he wrote on X. “The American people deserve a President focused on making their lives more affordable.”
The operation, which Trump announced via Truth Social early Saturday morning, saw U.S. troops capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in their downtown Caracas compound, flying them out of the country. The couple, along with their son, will soon stand trial on drug trafficking charges.
The Trump administration, in the meantime, will “run” Venezuela, Trump announced in the Saturday press conference
“We’ll run it properly,” he said.” “We’ll run it professionally. We’ll have the greatest oil companies in the world go in and invest billions and billions of dollars and take out money, use that money in Venezuela.”
Democrats quickly pounced on the president’s actions. Within hours of Maduro’s announced capture, the Democratic National Committee sent out a fundraising email deeming it “another unconstitutional war from Trump, who thinks the Constitution is a suggestion.”
“Trump promised peace, but has delivered chaos,” the fundraising email, signed by DNC Chair Ken Martin, read. “The most important thing we can do right now is work to elect more Democrats who will check this administration’s power and prevent more disaster.”
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) echoed the message. “We keep voting against dumb wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, & Libya,” he wrote on X. “But our Presidents bow to a foreign policy blob committed to militarism.”
Continue/Read Original Article Here: ‘An illegal war’: Democratic 2028ers scold Trump on Venezuela – POLITICO
#2028 #2028ers #ForeignCountry #HarmSWay #IllegalWar #MilitaryAction #OilBlockade #Politico #RoKhanna #Twitter #Unconstitutional #Venezuela #X -
‘An illegal war’: Democratic 2028ers scold Trump on Venezuela – POLITICO
‘An illegal war’: Democratic 2028ers scold Trump on Venezuela
Most would-be Democratic White House hopefuls piled on the president — while his possible Republican successors quickly voiced their support.
Democrats’ criticism is a sign of an emerging trendline that could mark both the upcoming midterms and the 2028 elections. | Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesDemocrats’ criticism is a sign of an emerging trendline that could mark both the upcoming midterms and the 2028 elections.
By Gregory Svirnovskiy and Samuel Benson, 01/03/2026 03:51 PM EST, Updated: 01/03/2026 04:50 PM EST
The top Democratic contenders to succeed Donald Trump in the Oval Office excoriated the president for his overnight strike on Venezuela on Saturday, sharply criticizing the president’s foreign policy and trying to drive a wedge between the president and voters wary of foreign entanglements.
Trump, they argued, launched the operation to distract from a souring political situation on the home front.
“It’s an old and obvious pattern,” former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wrote on X Saturday. “An unpopular president — failing on the economy and losing his grip on power at home — decides to launch a war for regime change abroad. The American people don’t want to ‘run’ a foreign country while our leaders fail to improve life in this one.”
It’s a sign of an emerging trendline that could mark both the upcoming midterms and the 2028 elections, as Democrats look to paint Trump as betraying his campaign promises by focusing too much on global affairs rather than domestic issues.
Trump rode to electoral victory in 2024 under the banner of “America First,” vowing to remove the U.S. from expansive overseas involvement and instead focus on the welfare of U.S. citizens.
During a press conference Saturday morning at his Mar-a-Lago resort, Trump defended the Maduro capture as “America First” because “we want to surround ourselves with good neighbors. We want to surround ourselves with stability. We want to surround ourselves with energy.”
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker argued that Trump should prioritize affordability, a key buzzword that spurred Democratic victories in last November’s off-year elections.
“Donald Trump’s unconstitutional military action in Venezuela is putting our troops in harm’s way with no long-term strategy,” he wrote on X. “The American people deserve a President focused on making their lives more affordable.”
The operation, which Trump announced via Truth Social early Saturday morning, saw U.S. troops capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in their downtown Caracas compound, flying them out of the country. The couple, along with their son, will soon stand trial on drug trafficking charges.
The Trump administration, in the meantime, will “run” Venezuela, Trump announced in the Saturday press conference
“We’ll run it properly,” he said.” “We’ll run it professionally. We’ll have the greatest oil companies in the world go in and invest billions and billions of dollars and take out money, use that money in Venezuela.”
Democrats quickly pounced on the president’s actions. Within hours of Maduro’s announced capture, the Democratic National Committee sent out a fundraising email deeming it “another unconstitutional war from Trump, who thinks the Constitution is a suggestion.”
“Trump promised peace, but has delivered chaos,” the fundraising email, signed by DNC Chair Ken Martin, read. “The most important thing we can do right now is work to elect more Democrats who will check this administration’s power and prevent more disaster.”
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) echoed the message. “We keep voting against dumb wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, & Libya,” he wrote on X. “But our Presidents bow to a foreign policy blob committed to militarism.”
Continue/Read Original Article Here: ‘An illegal war’: Democratic 2028ers scold Trump on Venezuela – POLITICO
#2028 #2028ers #ForeignCountry #HarmSWay #IllegalWar #MilitaryAction #OilBlockade #Politico #RoKhanna #Twitter #Unconstitutional #Venezuela #X -
U.S. seizes survivors after strike on suspected drug-carrying vessel in Caribbean, official says
WASHINGTON — The United States took survivors into custody after its military struck a suspected drug-carrying v…
#UnitedStates #US #USA #apsource #Caribbean #condition #deadlyattack #defendant #Død #drug-carryingvessel #MilitaryAction #pentagon #petehegseth #region #SecretaryofDefense #strike #strikefriday #strikethursday #survivor #TrumpAdministration #U.S. #war
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In an insightful piece on Trump's controversial airstrikes on Iran, the author examines the fallout from his decision to bypass the "Gang of Eight." Lawmakers like Chuck Schumer and Mark Warner voiced deep concerns over being excluded from critical briefings, highlighting potential constitutional violations. In contrast, Speaker Mike Johnson defended this choice, citing communication failures. This incident sparks important debates on military protocols. Read more: https://www.alternet.org/dems-trump-briefings/ #Trump #NationalSecurity #Iran #GangofEight #Congress #MilitaryAction #PoliticalDebate
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Terri Cullen reveals an urgent moment in U.S. history: President Donald Trump will address the nation after a major military operation targeting Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday at 10 p.m. ET. The operation involved B-2 bombers deploying a massive bomb, raising tensions in the U.S.-Iran relationship. Trump's message is expected to indicate no further immediate strikes. Read more about this pivotal event. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/21/trump-live-remarks-white-house-iran.html #DonaldTrump #IranConflict #MilitaryAction #NuclearSites #USPolitics
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Sunday, April 20
The Kyiv Independent [unofficial] Russia’s war against Ukraine People wait as their baskets of Easter cakes are being blessed at the city's churches on the eve of Easter in Lviv, Ukraine on April 19, 2025. This year, Christians of Western and Eastern Rites will celebrate Easter at the same time on April 20. (Michael Sorrow / Anadolu via Getty Images) Putin announces Easter ceasefire, Zelensky calls for 30-day truce. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary ceasefire on […] -
Sunday, April 20
The Kyiv Independent [unofficial] Russia’s war against Ukraine People wait as their baskets of Easter cakes are being blessed at the city's churches on the eve of Easter in Lviv, Ukraine on April 19, 2025. This year, Christians of Western and Eastern Rites will celebrate Easter at the same time on April 20. (Michael Sorrow / Anadolu via Getty Images) Putin announces Easter ceasefire, Zelensky calls for 30-day truce. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary ceasefire on […] -
Sunday, April 20
The Kyiv Independent [unofficial] Russia’s war against Ukraine People wait as their baskets of Easter cakes are being blessed at the city's churches on the eve of Easter in Lviv, Ukraine on April 19, 2025. This year, Christians of Western and Eastern Rites will celebrate Easter at the same time on April 20. (Michael Sorrow / Anadolu via Getty Images) Putin announces Easter ceasefire, Zelensky calls for 30-day truce. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary ceasefire on […] -
Sunday, April 20
The Kyiv Independent [unofficial] Russia’s war against Ukraine People wait as their baskets of Easter cakes are being blessed at the city's churches on the eve of Easter in Lviv, Ukraine on April 19, 2025. This year, Christians of Western and Eastern Rites will celebrate Easter at the same time on April 20. (Michael Sorrow / Anadolu via Getty Images) Putin announces Easter ceasefire, Zelensky calls for 30-day truce. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary ceasefire on […] -
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„Escalating hostilities in the occupied West Bank are putting the fragile ceasefire in Gaza at risk, the UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA, warned in a statement on Monday.“