Pappas Statement on U.S. Military Action in Venezuela

January 3, 2026 Press Release MANCHESTER, NH - Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the following statement on U.S. military action in Venezuela: “I am grateful for the skill and bravery of our American service members involved in this operation. President Maduro was a repressive dictator propped up by his authoritarian allies in Moscow and Beijing. However, a military operation of this kind done without Congressional approval sets a dangerous precedent for our own country and could lead to greater instability around the world. This administration must come to Congress immediately to explain its actions and its strategy to protect our national security. America cannot be once again embroiled in an endless nation building exercise and foreign war.”