Horsford Statement on Venezuela Strike

January 3, 2026 Press Release LAS VEGAS, NV – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today released the following statement about the Trump Administration’s unauthorized military strike overnight against Venezuela which deposed its leader, entangled the United States in nation-building once again, and appeared to be driven largely by access to Venezuela’s oil resources. “ Nevadans struggling through the Trump Slump get no relief from another reckless attempt at nation-building abroad ,” Rep. Horsford said . “President Trump i s occupying Venezuela for corporate oil profits while the American people are clamoring for affordability relief here at home. “ Only Congress can approve military force in an act of war – that’s why I led an effort calling for Congressional notification for ANY military action ,” Rep. Horsford continued. “O versight, transparency , and accountability are not just ‘nice-to-have s ’ – they’re what the American people expect, what our service members in harm ’ s way deserve , and what our Constitution requires. “ The Trump a dministration broke our law s and endangered our troops for a strike that was not legitimately authorized, and that has no articulated or feasible plan for transition or stabilization going forward,” Rep. Horsford added. “ Claiming the United States will ‘r un ’ Venezuela raises even more questions that demand an immediate briefing to Congress. ” ### Issues : Economy Energy and the Environment