“The United States should not be running other countries for any reason,” said Brian Shatz of Hawaii, who serves on the Senate Foreign Relations committee. “We should have learned by now not to get involved in endless wars and regime change missions that carry catastrophic consequences for Americans.”
Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, who could become speaker of the House if Democrats take back the chamber after November’s midterm elections, said Maduro is a criminal and a dictator with a record of human rights abuses. But he condemned Trump’s decision not to consult with legislative leaders prior to launching the attack.
“Donald Trump has the constitutional responsibility to follow the law and protect democratic norms in the United States,” he said. “That is what putting America First requires.”
Trump in his press conference said that he chose not to inform Congress because he was concerned they would “leak” details of the operation prior to the attack.
That military operation was a success – with no American deaths and limited damage to US equipment. Trump, with his typical bravado, described the operation as a “spectacular assault” and “one of the most stunning, effective and powerful displays of American military might and competency in American history”. Continue reading…