Top Democrats Say Trump Has Still Not Briefed Congress on U.S. Military Action in Venezuela
The New York Times••nation
Key Points:
- Congressional Democrats reported being kept uninformed by the Trump administration regarding the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, despite their requests for classified briefings.
- Representative Jim Himes, a member of the Gang of Eight, stated he had not received any communication from the administration about the operation, a sentiment echoed by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
- After two days of demands for information, the administration agreed to provide a briefing on Monday at 5:30 p.m. to the Gang of Eight and leaders of key congressional committees related to foreign relations and armed services.
- Democratic leaders, including Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, emphasized the need for a briefing to understand the administration’s plan to avoid
