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Trump's Venezuela Operation: GOP Divided Amid Isolationist Shift

1/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump led a military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
MAGA Republicans back the operation with 89% approval.
Some GOP senators, including Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), faced backlash for voting with Democrats on a war powers resolution.
Steve Bannon and Tucker Carlson are positioning to shape the GOP and push a more isolationist agenda.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. invasion of Panama on December 20, 1989, known as Operation Just Cause, aimed to depose Manuel Noriega amid rising tensions over his drug trafficking and authoritarian rule. This military action, supported by 79% of Americans, marked a continuation of U.S. interventions in Latin America, reflecting a historical pattern of American involvement in the region under the pretext of restoring democracy.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump led a military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
MAGA Republicans back the operation with 89% approval.
Some GOP senators, including Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), faced backlash for voting with Democrats on a war powers resolution.
Steve Bannon and Tucker Carlson are positioning to shape the GOP and push a more isolationist agenda.

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