Mixed reactions poured in from U.S. lawmakers after President Donald Trump ordered an overnight strike resulting in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores at their home in Caracas on Jan. 3.
Most Republicans applauded the president’s decision.
“Today’s military action in Venezuela was a decisive and justified operation that will protect American lives,” House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) posted on X shortly after the operation’s success was confirmed.
“President Trump is putting American lives first, succeeding where others have failed, and under his leadership, the United States will no longer allow criminal regimes to profit from wreaking havoc and destruction on our country.”…
Lawmakers React to US Capture of Venezuela’s Maduro
