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Greene Resigns, Blasts Trump Over Venezuela Policy Conflicts

1/11/2026

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Greene Resigns Critically

Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) resigned from Congress and, in her first post-resignation interview, criticized the Trump administration's Maduro focus on drug trafficking.
She argued Mexican cartels should also be held accountable.
As an America First ally, she warned against intervention by the United States in Venezuela and its impact on China and Russia.
She said her resignation followed conflicts with President Donald Trump, who labeled her a traitor.

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U.S. Military Captures Maduro

The U.S. military captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026 in Operation Absolute Resolve, amid narco-terrorism charges.
U.S. President Donald Trump frames the operation as advancing the America First agenda and unilateral action.
Critics compare the move to Mohammed bin Salman’s anti-corruption campaign, warning of power consolidation.
The operation could affect U.S. foreign policy by setting regime-change precedents.

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Jordan Defends Trump

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) defended U.S. President Donald Trump’s Venezuela action as consistent with 'America First'.
He argued Nicolás Maduro’s capture would curb drug trafficking, despite fentanyl mainly coming from Mexico and China.
Critics, including former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, warned against intervention.
Polls show a split among Trump supporters, with 80% backing force against Maduro and 9% believing the United States should decide Venezuela's leadership.

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Historical Context

Operation Condor, initiated in 1975 by South American military dictatorships, aimed to eliminate leftist opposition through coordinated intelligence operations, resulting in an estimated 60,000 deaths. The U.S. supported these regimes, facilitating covert actions. The recent U.S. military's capture of Nicolás Maduro echoes this history, raising concerns about potential regime-change tactics reminiscent of Cold War interventions and their implications for U.S. foreign policy.

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Greene Resigns Critically

Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) resigned from Congress and, in her first post-resignation interview, criticized the Trump administration's Maduro focus on drug trafficking.
She argued Mexican cartels should also be held accountable.
As an America First ally, she warned against intervention by the United States in Venezuela and its impact on China and Russia.
She said her resignation followed conflicts with President Donald Trump, who labeled her a traitor.

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