Trump Administration Concedes to Congress: No Legal Grounds for Venezuela Strike

The Trump Administration has admitted to the United States Congress that it currently lacks legal justification for a military strike on Venezuela, halting any immediate plans for intervention.

• On November 6, 2023, the Trump Administration informed the United States Congress that there are no legal grounds for a military strike against Venezuela amid ongoing discussions about the illegal drug trade.
• Officials clarified that no incursions into Venezuela are planned at this time, indicating a shift in strategy regarding the United States campaign against narcotics trafficking in the Caribbean.
• Senator Marco Rubio has been a vocal advocate for addressing issues in Venezuela, yet the acknowledgment from the United States Department of Justice highlights legal complexities surrounding potential military action.