Staff Reports
The Senate has decisively rejected a misguided War Powers resolution that sought to handcuff President Trump’s authority to protect American interests in Venezuela. Following the successful U.S. operation capturing narcoterrorist Nicolás Maduro, a bipartisan group of senators pushed the measure, but Republicans ultimately prevailed in a 51-50 vote, with Vice President Vance breaking the tie. This victory preserves the Commander-in-Chief’s constitutional powers under Article II, ensuring swift action against threats pouring drugs into our streets and adversaries like Iran exploiting Venezuelan territory.
Senator Dave McCormick, a decorated veteran and key voice on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has staunchly backed Trump’s decisive moves. He hailed the mission as flawlessly executed, emphasizing how Maduro’s regime flooded America with deadly fentanyl precursors and undermined national security for years. McCormick warns that bureaucratic delays could cost American lives, drawing parallels to past operations where rapid response neutralized dangers before they escalated.
Despite initial support from a handful of Republicans like Rand Paul, Lisa Murkowski, Todd Young, Susan Collins, and Josh Hawley—who later saw the light—Democrats and a few holdouts tried to signal weakness to our enemies. President Trump rightly called out their vote as shameful, vowing it would not deter America’s strength. Their flip-flop underscores the peril of letting congressional meddling override executive resolve in hotspots like Venezuela.
Trump’s Phase Two strategy smartly targets dismantling drug cartels using Venezuelan ports, blocking Iranian sanctuaries, unlocking the world’s largest oil reserves for mutual prosperity, and paving the way for genuine democratic elections. Hardliners like Delcy Rodríguez and Diosdado Cabello remain, but with U.S. leverage—including naval presence and oil oversight—stability beckons without endless occupation. This pragmatic approach turns a failed socialist nightmare into an energy boon, slashing U.S. prices and starving adversaries of funds.
Congress’s stand reaffirms that America leads from strength, not hesitation. Maduro’s ouster liberates Venezuelans from tyranny while shielding U.S. borders and wallets from cartel poison and foreign foes. Weak-kneed resolutions only embolden chaos; Trump’s bold vision delivers security and victory for generations.
