Skip to main content
2 min read

Missouri Congressman Sam Graves: Removal of Venezuela's Maduro a 'law enforcement' action

Graves argued that removing Maduro was a law-enforcement action that did not require congressional approval.

Missouri Congressman Sam Graves: Removal of Venezuela's Maduro a 'law enforcement' action
Image · Missourinet

SOURCE CHECK

TAP FOR WHY
Outlet credibilityMissourinet71/100 HIGH
This article1 analysis · Oct 12, 2026
Jan 5, 2026
tl;dr

Rep. Sam Graves defended President Trump’s use of the military to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, calling it a law-enforcement action that did not require congressional approval. Missouri Republicans supported the operation, while Democrats criticized it as reckless and unlawful.

Community verdict

42 VOTES
How does this story look for
Sam Graves R · MO-6
● OPEN

People in this story

SWIPE →
Sam Graves
R · MO-6

Missouri representative defending the operation

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Wesley Bell
D · MO-1

Missouri representative criticizing Trump’s conduct

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who ordered the operation

Ann Wagner
R · MO-2

Missouri representative supporting the operation

Eric Schmitt
R · MO · SEN

Missouri senator supporting the operation

Missouri representative opposing the operation’s legal justification

ALSO MENTIONED  Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelan president removed in the operation

Discussion · 0

What's your take?

Loading comments…