Trump was right to get Maduro out, but he needed congressional support |
Early on Jan. 3, U.S. law enforcement and military personnel conducted an operation that captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro. He was indicted in federal court on weapon and drug charges.
Maduro’s capture is good for the United States and good for the people of Venezuela. America was morally and practically justified in acting, even if some legal debates remain.
At the outset, I want to say the most important thing here: It is good that Maduro is no longer in power. The caveat is that, though I like the end result, President Donald Trump should have sought authorization from Congress, even though his actions are in line with those of past presidents in that regard.
Maduro was an illegitimate leader who stole elections and locked up those who protested.
There was ample evidence that he had used his power to traffic narcotics into the United States, and the Venezuelan regime