U.S. senators have introduced a proposal to mandate a vote on banning ground strikes in Venezuela, following the Senate’s earlier rejection of a similar measure meant to curb President Trump’s efforts against alleged drug runners in the Caribbean Sea. The initiative comes as a response to the Senate’s previous refusal to approve a resolution targeting President Trump’s actions in the region. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, a Republican, has collaborated with two Democrats to support the resolution, emphasizing the necessity of public debate and a formal vote before any military action is taken.
Paul’s comments underscore the growing bipartisan concern over the potential for prolonged conflict without adequate congressional oversight. He stated,