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Rubio Defends Trump's Venezuela Strike, No Approval Needed

1/8/2026

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a January 4, 2026 Meet the Press interview that the strike by U.S. President Donald Trump in Venezuela was precise and did not require Congressional approval.
Rubio said the operation was not an invasion or an extended military operation.
He said actions would follow the same protocol, seeking Congressional approval only when necessary, and that past presidents have acted similarly without Congressional consent.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a January 4, 2026 Meet the Press interview that the strike by U.S. President Donald Trump in Venezuela was precise and did not require Congressional approval.
Rubio said the operation was not an invasion or an extended military operation.
He said actions would follow the same protocol, seeking Congressional approval only when necessary, and that past presidents have acted similarly without Congressional consent.