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Trump's Military Strikes on Venezuela Face Legal Backlash

11/29/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump ordered military strikes on alleged narcoterrorist boats off Venezuela, drawing Democratic criticism over legal justification.
Democrats claim the strikes lack legal authorization and amount to extrajudicial killings.
Legal experts say U.S. law does not authorize such actions outside declared war or self-defense.
Trump has accused Democrats of seditious claims.
Some lawmakers demand congressional approval for military force.

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U.S. President Donald Trump ordered military strikes on alleged narcoterrorist boats off Venezuela, drawing Democratic criticism over legal justification.
Democrats claim the strikes lack legal authorization and amount to extrajudicial killings.
Legal experts say U.S. law does not authorize such actions outside declared war or self-defense.
Trump has accused Democrats of seditious claims.
Some lawmakers demand congressional approval for military force.