Trump's Venezuela Move Stirs GOP Unease Ahead of Midterms

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Firstpost•05-01-2026, 00:41
Trump's Venezuela Move Stirs GOP Unease Ahead of Midterms
- •President Trump's military operation in Venezuela, capturing Nicolás Maduro, tests Republican Party unity before challenging midterms.
- •Trump's comments about the U.S. "running" Venezuela sparked concerns, seen as a departure from his "America First" policy.
- •GOP Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Brian Fitzpatrick criticized the intervention, citing concerns about foreign entanglement over domestic priorities.
- •Trump defended his actions, stating he's "not afraid of boots on the ground" and aims to prioritize American safety and security.
- •Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested a limited U.S. role, focusing on an "oil quarantine" rather than day-to-day governance.
Why It Matters: Trump's Venezuela intervention challenges GOP unity and his "America First" stance before midterms.
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