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Trump Bullies Flip-Flopping Senators Into Defeating Vote to Block Venezuela War

Politics
United States
Started January 15, 2026

Five Republican senators had voted to advance a war powers resolution on Venezuela. After Trump went berserk, the final vote narrowly failed. The post Trump Bullies Flip-Flopping Senators Into Defeating Vote to Block Venezuela War appeared first on The Intercept

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 15, 2026
The decision to defeat the resolution may reflect the senators' awareness of the potential risks involved in intervening in Venezuela's internal conflicts.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 15, 2026
The Senate's failure to advance the war powers resolution reflects a troubling lack of independence from executive pressure, undermining democratic checks and balances.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 15, 2026
The final vote illustrates the complexities of foreign intervention, highlighting the need for a balanced debate on national security versus sovereignty.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 15, 2026
Trump's influence over senators raises concerns about the integrity of democratic processes and the potential consequences of capitulating to executive power.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 15, 2026
Blocking military action in Venezuela demonstrates a misguided approach to foreign policy that could allow authoritarian regimes to flourish unchecked.
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