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Congresswomen Slam Trump’s 'Lawless' Venezuela Boat Attack

9/5/2025

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Congresswomen Ilhan Omar and Delia Ramirez condemned the Trump administration's attack on a boat off Venezuela as "lawless and reckless."
Omar noted Congress has not declared war on Venezuela and criticized Trump's labeling of drug cartels as terrorists.
The US strike reportedly killed 11 people, raising concerns about increased US aggression in Latin America.
Omar stated the attack lacks legal justification and violates international law.
Ramirez described the strike as a "summary execution" without legal rationale, warning against militarizing the drug war.

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Congresswomen Ilhan Omar and Delia Ramirez condemned the Trump administration's attack on a boat off Venezuela as "lawless and reckless."
Omar noted Congress has not declared war on Venezuela and criticized Trump's labeling of drug cartels as terrorists.
The US strike reportedly killed 11 people, raising concerns about increased US aggression in Latin America.
Omar stated the attack lacks legal justification and violates international law.
Ramirez described the strike as a "summary execution" without legal rationale, warning against militarizing the drug war.