New Mexico delegation condemns Epstein-driven kidnappings, murders in Venezuela

Let’s be clear, President Trump has acted without any legal authorization from Congress. His “capture” of Maduro - no matter how terrible a leader Maduro is - breaks our nation’s laws, tarnishes our global leadership, puts Americans in Venezuela and our Armed Forces at risk, and…

— Martin Heinrich (@SenatorHeinrich) January 3, 2026

Maduro was an oppressive, authoritarian ruler who devastated Venezuela and destabilized the greater region. Further plunging the southern hemisphere into chaos with no clear path toward peace and stability is not the answer. There is no reason President Trump can give the…

— Senator Ben Ray Luján (@SenatorLujan) January 3, 2026

The White House is confirming U.S. military operations in Venezuela tonight. Let us be clear: these strikes are illegal. The President does not have the authority to declare war or undertake large-scale military operations without Congress. Congress must act to rein him in.… pic.twitter.com/KsbxS6TbSp

— Rep. Melanie Stansbury (@Rep_Stansbury) January 3, 2026

Trump’s priorities are all wrong.

Americans don’t want a military intervention in a foreign country, we want affordable healthcare and housing.

And Trump’s justifications are a lie to the American people.

Maduro is a dictator and narco criminal, but Trump just pardoned a…

— Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (@RepTeresaLF) January 3, 2026

New Mexicans don’t want America to get involved in another drawn-out, expensive conflict overseas. The President must comply with the Constitution, end this act of war, and communicate with the public immediately. Full statement below. pic.twitter.com/hzuGjqsZs3

— Rep. Gabe Vasquez (@RepGabeVasquez) January 3, 2026