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- ES
Despite all the talking points to the media — and by Cabinet members directly to senators last month — this was never about stopping the drug cartels. If it were, President Trump wouldn’t have pardoned drug kingpin Juan Orlando Hernández.
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- AS
A few questions among many that Donald Trump avoided today, and the American people deserve an answer to: — What is the Trump Administration’s actual plan to “run” Venezuela? — Will President Trump deploy American troops to Venezuela? If so, how many and at what cost?
- RG
La libertad de Venezuela tiene que venir de los venezolanos, no de los Estados Unidos.
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- RW
No more forever wars. No more regime change. Enough is enough.
- CH
At a time when he’s caused healthcare & other costs to skyrocket here at home, Trump bailed out Argentina & wants to "run" Venezuela, including if necessary, w/ US boots on the ground. All he cares abt is enriching himself, big bankers, oil CEOs & the rest of his billionaire pals.
- RW
The sheer audacity to claim this is about drugs just weeks after pardoning one of the largest narcotics traffickers in the world. Does this President think the American people will fall for this?
- RW
This President promised Georgians no more forever wars. This is a slap in the face to the hardworking people who voted for him on the promise of peace. It’s a betrayal and I won’t stand for it.
- MC
President Trump’s actions today with Venezuela raise more questions than answers. Is America going to be involved in running and stabilizing Venezuela? Today's actions raise many questions about the stability of the region and our policy towards South America.
- MK
With Maduro in custody the big questions are what now and what are the consequences? Trump made it clear this is about oil and that the U.S. will “run” Venezuela. I worry he has no idea the implications of this operation and that puts Americans and our national security at risk.
- MH
Today, the American people and the world are left with more questions than answers. My statement on U.S. military action in Venezuela:
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- AK
It’s the same playbook time and time again: Trump and his buddies benefit at the expense of the American people. Corrupt mob boss politics.
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/climate/lithium-mine-interior-karen-budd-falen-water-contract.html
- MB
Read my full statement on President Trump's military action in Venezuela here: www.bennet.senate.gov/2026/01/03/b...
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- ES
President Trump's decision to bomb targets in Venezuela, depose Nicolas Maduro, and "run" Venezuela continues the signature trend of his presidency: relentless focus on foreign entanglements and looking tough abroad, to distract from what’s happening to Americans' pocketbooks.
- RW
This is an illegal intervention in a country that poses no threat to the United States. Trump is trying to distract from the fact that he tanked our economy and kicked millions off their health care. Congressional Republicans need to rein Trump in before he gets American troops killed.
link:https://www.npr.org/2026/01/03/g-s1-104346/trump-venezuela-maduro-press-conference
- GP
My statement on the U.S. military raid in Venezuela:
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- AS
Donald Trump is clear: he launched this war to remove a foreign leader and now he claims the U.S. will “run the country.” In other words, Donald Trump wants the U.S. to be an occupying power and control the oil.
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- RW
Americans are sick and tired of endless war, regime change, and failed attempts to “run” foreign nations. I am demanding answers & accountability.
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- TS
No tears shed for Maduro, an illegitimate authoritarian ruler. But what comes next? Trump unilaterally sent American servicemembers to remove a foreign ruler and his plan is that the U.S. will run Venezuela? There are serious concerns about the risk this poses to American lives + national security.
- RB
In Venezuela as in Iraq, “if you break it you own it,” as Colin Powell famously said. Running another country can be a hugely costly quagmire, especially when there’s no end game or national security strategy.
- JR
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- EM
Trump can't manage the American economy and now he says he’ll run Venezuela and its oil infrastructure? We’ve seen what happens when we destabilize countries on behalf of American fossil fuel CEOs—they profit, service members die, and regions collapse. We cannot let this stand.
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- LR
For months now, the Trump administration has conducted military operations in Venezuela with no warning, no legal authority, and no explanation provided to Congress. Now, we know why.
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- RW
They took food away from hungry people in order to give more money to billionaires. Robinhood in reverse.
- CS
My full statement on the Trump Administration’s military actions in Venezuela:
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- PM
It is outrageous for a President who is tanking our economy here at home to suggest that the American taxpayer spend a fortune to “run” another country while doing nothing to make life better in America. I opposed the war in Iraq from the outset—and the parallels here are glaring.
- CH
Don’t be fooled: you can’t both claim this was simply the execution of an arrest warrant AND say the U.S. is now "running" Venezuela & grabbing its oil resources. Trump just admitted this was a clear regime-change play to enrich U.S. oil companies & his billionaire buddies.
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- CS
The idea that Trump plans to now run Venezuela should strike fear in the hearts of all Americans. The American people have seen this before and paid the devastating price.
- AK
Yes, Maduro is a bad guy. But the President now says we will “run” another country of more than 28 million people for an undetermined time. How many American service members will be put in harm’s way — without even a vote in Congress?
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- AK
Americans across the political spectrum must reject Trump’s plan for the U.S. to “run the country” of Venezuela. This is a disastrous plan. We have seen this show before and it did not end well.
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- AK
My statement on the administration’s military strikes on Venezuela:
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- TD
Donald Trump’s reckless and unconstitutional operations in Venezuela—including this morning’s arrest of a foreign leader—are not about enforcing law and order. If they were, he wouldn’t hide them from Congress.
- TK
My statement on Trump’s unauthorized military attack on Venezuela. Swipe for full statement:
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- RB
If we’re starting another endless war, with no clear national security strategy or need, count me out. Maduro is a cruel criminal dictator, but President Trump has never sought approval from Congress for war as the Constitution requires—& our military deserves. 1/
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- MH
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- CC
There is no reason to believe that Americans are more secure today after this morning's raid in Caracas than they were yesterday. I will not mourn Maduro's removal from power, but the Trump administration owes our country transparency and a clear strategy.
link:https://www.coons.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-coons-statement-on-venezuela-operation/
- CH
Trump and his cronies can try to dress this up, but it is an illegal act of war to replace Maduro and grab Venezuela's oil for his billionaire buddies. Full statement below:
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- MW
My reaction to the U.S. attack in Venezuela (1/2)
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- EM
The Trump administration is lying to Congress and ignoring our constitutionally required approval for military action. This is what dictators do. This war is not just unjustified—it is unauthorized.
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- AK
Secretaries Rubio and Hegseth looked every Senator in the eye a few weeks ago and said this wasn’t about regime change. I didn’t trust them then and we see now that they blatantly lied to Congress.
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- AK
Millions are losing health care and premiums are rising. What are we hearing from Mar-a-Lago… Caviar anyone?
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- JH
It’s Southeast Colorado today — your district tomorrow. If any member from either party wants to actually deliver for their constituents, they’ll stand up and send a clear message. Congress should overturn Trump’s veto on our unanimous, bipartisan bill to finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit.
- AK
In Rochester today with Mayor Norton and Police Chief Franklin to discuss city priorities and the importance of supporting law enforcement. I’m committed to ensuring our officers have the resources, tools, and protections they need to keep our communities safe.
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- EW
Let's not lose sight of the big picture: We need to fight for a country where every person — no matter where they live, or who their parents are, or how much money they make — has real opportunity.
- AS
We have to continue to fight this. Donald Trump may want to make oil spills great again, but Californians don’t.
link:https://news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-and-energy/sable-gets-go-ahead-to-restart-controversial-california-pipeline
- CH
Free speech and the right to peacefully protest are universal rights. The Iranian government’s crackdown on these protestors is unacceptable — they must allow Iranians to use their voices without fear of violence. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/01/w...
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/01/world/middleeast/iran-protests-deaths.html
- AK
A historic day in St. Paul for the inauguration of Kaohly Her as Mayor of St. Paul! I look forward to working together to ensure our capital city is strong. Also good to see Congresswoman McCollum.
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- JR
Trump’s attack on offshore wind is really an attack on our economy. He’s jacking up energy bills, firing thousands of union workers, & leaving our nation behind. We need more energy in order to bring down costs. Trump is leading us in the wrong direction.
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- PM
I met with local leaders in Whatcom County today to see and discuss the damage caused by historic flooding last month. I will do everything I can in the Other Washington to help recover and rebuild. This next phase won't be easy—but together, we will get through it.
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- RW
I don’t think our children should be burdened with debt because Republicans in DC decided to give billionaires another tax cut.
- MK
Growing up the son of two cops, I remember what it was like watching my mom have to figure out which bills to pay. I know what families are up against right now, and that’s why I’m focused on bringing down costs and making life affordable again for working class folks.
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