A Last-Ditch Effort to Stop Trump's Venezuela War: Republicans Divided
With time running out, Democrats and anti-interventionist groups are making one final push to convince Republican lawmakers to stop Donald Trump from launching a war on Venezuela. This effort is being led by figures within the far-right "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) movement, who are using Trump's own language against him.
While Trump himself has reportedly considered striking at top Venezuelan officials, his allies have expressed skepticism about such an action, citing concerns that it could backfire and harm Trump's popularity. In a letter to senators ahead of Thursday night's vote on a War Powers Resolution preventing strikes, anti-interventionist groups are pointing out the example of Libya after former President Barack Obama launched an intervention there, which led to a massive increase in immigration to Europe.
The resolution up for a vote is co-sponsored by Democratic Sens. Tim Kaine and Adam Schiff, along with Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, who has been one of the few Republicans to speak out against interventionism in recent years. Paul's colleague, Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, is also expected to vote in favor of the resolution.
In a statement, Rep. Ro Khanna said that military action against Venezuela could lead to "nation-building" – a concept Trump has disdained in the past. "The American people are sick and tired of endless regime change wars," Khanna warned.
Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a hawk on Latin America issues, is reportedly urging Trump to take more aggressive action in the region. However, some MAGA figures have criticized Obama's approach on Libya, suggesting that their own brand of anti-interventionism might be able to resonate with Republican lawmakers.
As the debate rages on, it remains to be seen whether Trump will ultimately heed the warnings and back down from a war on Venezuela – or whether the anti-war coalition can persuade enough Republicans to block his plans.
With time running out, Democrats and anti-interventionist groups are making one final push to convince Republican lawmakers to stop Donald Trump from launching a war on Venezuela. This effort is being led by figures within the far-right "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) movement, who are using Trump's own language against him.
While Trump himself has reportedly considered striking at top Venezuelan officials, his allies have expressed skepticism about such an action, citing concerns that it could backfire and harm Trump's popularity. In a letter to senators ahead of Thursday night's vote on a War Powers Resolution preventing strikes, anti-interventionist groups are pointing out the example of Libya after former President Barack Obama launched an intervention there, which led to a massive increase in immigration to Europe.
The resolution up for a vote is co-sponsored by Democratic Sens. Tim Kaine and Adam Schiff, along with Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, who has been one of the few Republicans to speak out against interventionism in recent years. Paul's colleague, Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, is also expected to vote in favor of the resolution.
In a statement, Rep. Ro Khanna said that military action against Venezuela could lead to "nation-building" – a concept Trump has disdained in the past. "The American people are sick and tired of endless regime change wars," Khanna warned.
Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a hawk on Latin America issues, is reportedly urging Trump to take more aggressive action in the region. However, some MAGA figures have criticized Obama's approach on Libya, suggesting that their own brand of anti-interventionism might be able to resonate with Republican lawmakers.
As the debate rages on, it remains to be seen whether Trump will ultimately heed the warnings and back down from a war on Venezuela – or whether the anti-war coalition can persuade enough Republicans to block his plans.
I'm not surprised, but still gonna say it - this is just more of the same old politics 
. Who gets left holding the bag when the "big guy" makes a move? The little guys who actually care about Venezuela and its people, or just another group trying to score points with their base? 
Meanwhile, we're over here watching this whole thing unfold like some kind of toxic soap opera 
. Can't say I'm holding my breath for the outcome... 
like what's next? a war on canada lol anyway, i think republicans are getting played by the maga crew who are just trying to be relevant again. it's all about being edgy and anti-establishment but in reality they're just trying to save face 
rand paul is the real MVP for speaking out against interventionism, he should get a prize or something 
Trump's Venezuela thing got me all shook 
. Like, come on man! 
but will it be enough? 
The whole thing just feels so... unstable 
. I'm all for not getting our hands dirty 
The state department's got some big words 
but do they really know what's up? 
meanwhile Rep Khanna's all like "Hold up, not so fast" 
. It's like they're speaking different languages 
. 
and ppl r using his own words against him wut a twist! 
meanwhile, obama s influence is still felt even though hes not in office lol 
. i'm curious to see how this plays out, but i've got my doubts about trump making a wise decision here 