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Gabbard Backs Trump's Venezuela Operation Amid Controversy

1/7/2026

Summary

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Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, praises U.S. President Donald Trump for Maduro's capture in Operation Absolute Resolve.
The shift follows her earlier warning against intervention in Venezuela.
Gabbard says the U.S. military actions fulfill Trump's promises to combat narcoterrorism.
Johnson says the move is not a regime change because Maduro's vice president serves as interim president.

History

Historical Context

In December 1989, the U.S. launched Operation Just Cause to depose Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega, citing narcotrafficking as a primary concern. Over 23,000 troops were deployed, resulting in significant civilian casualties. This intervention reflects ongoing U.S. military involvement in Latin America, paralleling contemporary discussions about military actions against leaders like Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, highlighting the complexities of narcoterrorism and sovereignty.

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Story summary

Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, praises U.S. President Donald Trump for Maduro's capture in Operation Absolute Resolve.
The shift follows her earlier warning against intervention in Venezuela.
Gabbard says the U.S. military actions fulfill Trump's promises to combat narcoterrorism.
Johnson says the move is not a regime change because Maduro's vice president serves as interim president.

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