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Trump Slams Senators Over Venezuela Military Powers Vote

1/14/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Senator Rand Paul, Senator Lisa Murkowski, Senator Susan Collins, and Senator Todd Young for voting to limit his military powers in Venezuela.
He said they did not justify their votes and should not be re-elected.
Trump canceled a planned second wave of attacks on Venezuela after cooperation from the Venezuelan government, which is releasing political prisoners and pledging to purchase American products.

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Senator Rand Paul, Senator Lisa Murkowski, Senator Susan Collins, and Senator Todd Young for voting to limit his military powers in Venezuela.
He said they did not justify their votes and should not be re-elected.
Trump canceled a planned second wave of attacks on Venezuela after cooperation from the Venezuelan government, which is releasing political prisoners and pledging to purchase American products.