Sen. Rand Paul stated on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that the U.S. is engaged in an “ongoing war” with Venezuela due to actions related to Venezuelan oil, which he claims constitutes an act of war. He criticized the Trump administration’s military operations against Venezuela and efforts to seize oil shipments, emphasizing the need for congressional approval for further military actions. A bipartisan group, including Paul, attempted to pass a War Powers resolution to restrict Trump’s authority, but it failed in the Senate. Paul argued that waiting until after an invasion to define war is problematic, urging proactive measures to declare war.
