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Sen. Van Hollen Slams Trump’s Venezuela Actions as Oil-Driven

1/6/2026

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Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) criticized the Trump administration's military actions in Venezuela, saying they prioritize oil interests over drug trafficking.
He argued the administration misled the public about the motives behind those actions.
Van Hollen urged Democrats to present a united front.
Some Democrats urged acknowledgment of Maduro's capture to preserve credibility.

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Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) criticized the Trump administration's military actions in Venezuela, saying they prioritize oil interests over drug trafficking.
He argued the administration misled the public about the motives behind those actions.
Van Hollen urged Democrats to present a united front.
Some Democrats urged acknowledgment of Maduro's capture to preserve credibility.