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Idaho politicians respond to Trump’s actions in Venezuela

Risch backed the administration’s operation in Venezuela while saying Congress must review military actions and ensure oversight.

Idaho politicians respond to Trump’s actions in Venezuela
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After U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Idaho Sen. Jim Risch backed the Trump administration’s operation while calling for congressional oversight. The Idaho Democratic Party condemned the action, saying Trump should have sought Congress’s approval.

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Idaho senator supporting the operation and calling for congressional oversight

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ALSO MENTIONED  Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Lauren Necochea, Idaho Democratic Party chair; Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelan president captured by U.S. forces

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