Venezuela Operation Splits MAGA: Trump's "America First" Pledge Under Scrutiny

• US military operation in Venezuela captured Nicolás Maduro, transferring him to New York for criminal charges.
• The swift operation, praised by Republicans, has caused unease among Trump loyalists questioning the "America First" non-interventionist stance.
• Trump's suggestion of the US "running" Venezuela, despite officials walking it back, deepened concerns about long-term involvement.
• Cracks emerge in the MAGA movement, with figures like Steve Bannon, Candace Owens, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Thomas Massie criticizing the intervention.
• Other Republicans defend the action, citing Venezuela's proximity, drug trafficking, and ties to Russia/China as justification for decisive force.

Why It Matters: Venezuela operation tests Trump's "America First" doctrine, dividing his MAGA base over interventionism.