Battle for Power: Trump Pressures Republican Senators Ahead of Venezuela Vote
Kyiv • UNN
The U.S. Senate is preparing to vote on a resolution limiting President Trump's authority to take military action in Venezuela. Trump is pressuring Republicans who supported advancing the resolution.
On Wednesday, the US Senate is preparing for a crucial vote on a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump's right to conduct independent military actions in Venezuela. The document emerged as a reaction to the recent capture of Nicolas Maduro by American special forces. This is stated in the AP material, writes UNN.
Details
President Trump launched a large-scale campaign to pressure Republican senators who supported the resolution's advancement last week. During a speech in Michigan, he publicly criticized the group of "defectors," calling Senator Rand Paul a "loser" and Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski "disasters." Trump claims that the law "ties his hands" after one of the most successful operations in history.
Positions of the parties and doubts of senators
The situation in the Senate remains uncertain due to a change in sentiment among Republicans:
- Josh Hawley (Missouri) hinted at a change of position after a conversation with Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who assured that there were no plans for a ground invasion.
- Susan Collins (Maine) confirmed that she continues to support limiting powers.
- Todd Young (Indiana) could cast the decisive vote, but he has not yet revealed his intentions.
Political significance of the vote
Democrats insist on adopting the resolution, emphasizing the constitutional role of Congress in matters of war. Senator Tim Kaine stated that lawmakers should not vote for their own "irrelevance."
Even if approved by the Senate, the document is unlikely to become law, as it requires the president's signature. However, this vote has become a key test of Republican loyalty and the Senate's willingness to control Trump's foreign policy ambitions in the Western Hemisphere.