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Congressional Clash: Himes Slams Jordan’s Trump Trust on Venezuela

1/4/2026

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Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) criticized Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) for airing U.S. President Donald Trump's disregard of Congress on CNN.
Himes said Jordan's trust in Trump undermines congressional oversight, especially over Trump's actions in Venezuela.
JD Vance defended the administration's Venezuela actions, claiming drug trafficking is a concern despite evidence of minimal fentanyl production.
Vance argued that military action is justified to counter threats from Venezuela's government.

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Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) criticized Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) for airing U.S. President Donald Trump's disregard of Congress on CNN.
Himes said Jordan's trust in Trump undermines congressional oversight, especially over Trump's actions in Venezuela.
JD Vance defended the administration's Venezuela actions, claiming drug trafficking is a concern despite evidence of minimal fentanyl production.
Vance argued that military action is justified to counter threats from Venezuela's government.