United States former Vice President Kamala Harris in a statement declared that the ruling administration’s action in Venezuela does not make the country safe nor strong.
Recall U.S. forces airstrike Venezuelan targets and captured Nicolás Maduro in a raid on Caracas, on January 3, over narco-terrorism charges—and killing around 80 people, including Cuban personnel.
Trump, en route from Mar-a-Lago on January 4, stated the U.S. is ‘in charge,’ promising American oil firms would rebuild infrastructure and extract reserves without taxpayer funds, while Rubio clarified no day-to-day control but enforcement of embargoes for reforms
However Harris does not agree with Trump moves as unlawful, her post on X read: ”Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela do not make America safer, stronger, or more affordable.
“That Maduro is a brutal, illegitimate dictator does not change the fact that this action was both unlawful and unwise. We’ve seen this movie before. Wars for regime change or oil that are sold as strength but turn into chaos, and American families pay the price.
“The American people do not want this, and they are tired of being lied to.
“This is not about drugs or democracy. It is about oil and Donald Trump’s desire to play the regional strongman. If he cared about either, he wouldn’t pardon a convicted drug trafficker or sideline Venezuela’s legitimate opposition while pursuing deals with Maduro’s cronies.
“The President is putting troops at risk, spending billions, destabilizing a region, and offering no legal authority, no exit plan, and no benefit at home.
“America needs leadership whose priorities are lowering costs for working families, enforcing the rule of law, strengthening alliances, and — most importantly — putting the American people first.”
President Trump confirmed the raid, dubbed Operation Absolute Resolve, as a move to enforce the Monroe Doctrine against Maduro’s ties to China, Russia, and Iran, plus U.S. indictments for narco-terrorism and cocaine trafficking.
The couple faces arraignment Monday in Manhattan federal court, following reports of at least 80 dead, including 32 Cubans.
Maduro’s vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, was swiftly sworn in as acting president by the Supreme Court, shifting from defiance to calls for U.S. dialogue.