Foreign Policy

Trump Administration Acknowledges Legal Hurdles for Action Against Venezuela Amid Rising Military Presence

By Economics Desk | November 6, 2025

The Trump administration admits to Congress it currently lacks the legal basis for attacking Venezuela, even as military deployments in the Caribbean escalate—raising critical questions about strategy and sovereignty.

In a stark display of the complex challenges facing U.S. foreign policy, the Trump administration recently told Congress it cannot presently justify a legal basis for launching attacks on Venezuela, despite ramping up military operations near its shores. This admission sheds light on the tension between America’s commitment to national sovereignty and the urgent need to confront international narcotics networks undermining our security. How Can America Protect Its Borders if Legal Foundations Are Unclear? Senior officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth briefed lawmakers on Wednesday about ongoing anti-drug operations in international waters near...

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