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Senator Coons Warns of War Risk Over Venezuela's Resources

12/10/2025

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Democratic Senator Chris Coons warns that U.S. President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth risk war with Venezuela for its oil and minerals.
He cites a recent operation that targeted a boat with no clear evidence of smuggling.
Republican Senator Rand Paul urged congressional approval before any military action.
Paul says past presidents acted without approval, but that does not justify the current approach or regime-change wars.

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Democratic Senator Chris Coons warns that U.S. President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth risk war with Venezuela for its oil and minerals.
He cites a recent operation that targeted a boat with no clear evidence of smuggling.
Republican Senator Rand Paul urged congressional approval before any military action.
Paul says past presidents acted without approval, but that does not justify the current approach or regime-change wars.