Posted on 01/03/2026 4:04:34 AM PST by RandFan
Did President Trump seek authority from Congress to attack Venezuela?
The short answer is no. There is no indication that Donald Trump sought or received advance authorization from Congress before ordering the strikes.
Last month, Trump publicly stated that he did not believe congressional approval was required to launch attacks against targets in Venezuela, including strikes on land. He said he might brief Congress but would not seek formal legal authorization.
In December, Republicans, joined by a small number of Democrats, voted down two separate War Powers resolutions in the House of Representatives that would have required congressional approval for future military action against Venezuela. As a result, Congress did not impose new statutory limits on the president’s authority.
What powers does Trump have to attack Venezuela? Under the U.S. Constitution, only Congress has the power to declare war. However, the president serves as commander in chief of the armed forces, a role that presidents of both parties have interpreted as granting broad authority to use military force without a formal declaration of war.
The key modern statute governing this area is the War Powers Resolution of 1973. Under the law, the president may introduce U.S. forces into hostilities only in limited circumstances, including a national emergency created by an attack on the United States, its territories, or its armed forces. The Trump administration appears to be relying on this emergency rationale in the Venezuela case.
The law also requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of introducing U.S. forces into hostilities or into foreign territory while equipped for combat. As of now, there is no public confirmation that such a notification has been submitted.
Once U.S. forces are introduced into hostilities, the War Powers Resolution gives the president 60 days to withdraw them..
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No one cares.
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Trump doesn’t need authorization because Moduro isn’t legitimate.
>> [Western Civ] engaging in an unwinnable war against God, who can use the wicked as His sword of chastisement against those who are the more accountable...
YES and AMEN, excellent point, thank you. Saved that “peacebyJesus” link to study later, thank you for that as well.
“Madam, you are certainly no lady, lol!”
LOL! Well, there was that one time in the ‘80s when my friend and I had “bitch” buttons made after we were called that by malcontent co-workers (black) who wouldn’t do their jobs. In fact, they didn’t do ANY jobs. Like Maynard G. Krebs, the word, “work”, drove them to hysteria.
“Did Trump get authority from Congress to attack Venezuela?”
Not possible to get authority or even consult with Congress, given the psychological condition of the Democrat Party at this point.
“And it’s not just drugs. Venezuelan gang members raping, killing American citizens.”
Today I heard an interview by María Corina Machadom who’s the supposed successor. She added one more “plus” to today’s action, i.e., Venzuelans who are in the USA because their country has been terrible now will be enticed to return home.
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Liberal pols know if the drug connections are examined too thoroughly, they might be implicated.
He/we didn’t attack Venezuela. We went in an brought long-wanted criminals to be tried and, we hope, experience justice.
No more advertising was necessary or judicious. No more than DJT himself offered when he told Maduro to, basically, cease and desist or you are going to have problems.
Me too, but I think it's a "her".
But you have apparently been sufficietly brainwashed to believe that nonsense ytou spew forth like unwanted vomit.
Well, Democrats, I’m sure. That’s in their Scripture.
By voting for Trump I gave him my approval to take this action and any other action he feels is necessary for the good of the USA.
It took cojones to take this action, and he sure has them!
Bkmk
The Constitution says the president commends the troops and Congress funds the military.
In this regard we are still following the Constitution.
If you don't like the current president's extraction of the indicted "president" of Venezuela then you should call your congressman and have him/her/it vote to defund the operation.
Good luck.
Again, all credit to Political Junkie Too!
As I said. I love it too!
You're ALWAYS, ALWAYS on the wrong side of the moral divide. You think you're consistent, and in one way you are. You're a silly libertarian shill who is most often on the side of evil.
Not just a fool, but abetting evil, that's what you've become.
Why did Maduro have to be indicted in New York so that a Leftist judge/jury can summarily find him innocent of all charges?
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