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Schumer blasts Trump's 'reckless' decision to nab Maduro — as Dems and a few GOPers question legality

Trump’s operation to capture Maduro prompted lawmakers to question its legality and the administration’s plans for Venezuela.

Schumer blasts Trump's 'reckless' decision to nab Maduro — as Dems and a few GOPers question legality
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This article1 analysis · Oct 12, 2026
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other lawmakers criticized President Trump’s operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, questioning its legality and the administration’s plans for Venezuela. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the operation as a law-enforcement action.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who ordered the operation to capture Maduro and said the United States would run Venezuela

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Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Minority Leader criticizing Trump’s operation and urging Congress to curb his military authority

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Christopher Murphy
D · CT · SEN

Senator who alleged that the operation was motivated by oil and natural resources

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Republican representative identified as a critic of Trump’s operation

Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former U.S. Representative (R-GA)

Republican representative criticizing the operation’s potential economic consequences

House Minority Leader who criticized the administration’s plans for Venezuela

Maine Senate candidate who called for resistance to Trump

Marco Rubio
Secretary of State

Secretary of State defending the operation as an arrest and law-enforcement action

Jim Himes
D · CT-4

House Intelligence Committee Democrat criticizing the administration for not briefing him

ALSO MENTIONED  Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuelan vice president sworn in as acting president; Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelan leader captured in the operation

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Trump-Ordered U.S. Operation Captures Nicolás Maduro

Outlets report that a U.S. military operation captured Nicolás Maduro, an action President Trump announced and defended. Coverage also addresses questions about congressional authority and what would happen next. Left-leaning outlets emphasize concerns about legality, congressional authorization and potential consequences, including impeachment calls. Center outlets report a range of lawmakers’ reactions, often focusing on oversight and the administration’s next steps. Right-leaning outlets include praise for the operation and arguments that Democrats are inconsistent, while some also cover legal objections.

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