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Kentucky Lawmakers Clash Over Trump's Venezuela Military Move

1/6/2026

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Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) condemns President Donald Trump's Venezuela intervention.
Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) defends the action by labeling Maduro a 'narco terrorist'.
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) supports Trump’s authority for military force.
Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-KY) likens the invasion to the Iraq War.
McGarvey urges Congress to assert its war powers to prevent further military actions.

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Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) condemns President Donald Trump's Venezuela intervention.
Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) defends the action by labeling Maduro a 'narco terrorist'.
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) supports Trump’s authority for military force.
Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-KY) likens the invasion to the Iraq War.
McGarvey urges Congress to assert its war powers to prevent further military actions.