A section of Democratic lawmakers in the United States has vehemently condemned a recent US military operation in Venezuela that led to the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, labeling it unconstitutional and illegal. Conversely, Republicans have largely defended President Trump's actions, citing Maduro's indictment for narco-terrorism.

• The operation reportedly involved kinetic airstrikes and lacked congressional authorization.
• Democratic Senator Andy Kim accused the administration of misleading Congress and bypassing constitutional safeguards, warning of a dangerous international precedent.
• Republican Senator Tom Cotton praised the operation, stating Maduro was a "criminal threat" who had been indicted nearly six years ago.
• US Attorney General Pamela Bondi announced Maduro had been charged with narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, and illegal possession of machine guns and destructive devices.
• Venezuela's government condemned the action as a grave violation of international law and said it would seek urgent international intervention.