The United States conducted a large-scale military strike in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores to face narco-terrorism charges in New York. This unprecedented escalation represents a dangerous erosion of international norms and due process, substituting military action for judicial accountability in a manner that threatens democratic principles worldwide.
President Trump announced he would bypass Congress to authorize military strikes against drug cartels, including expanding operations from sea to land targets. This dangerous unilateral action blatantly undermines constitutional checks and balances while threatening innocent lives in the name of national security.
Following a U.S. military strike that killed Iran's Supreme Leader and over 40 political and military leaders, along with reported civilian casualties, California Democrats condemned President Trump's actions as an illegal, dangerous war. This reckless escalation, devoid of congressional authorization and amidst tragic loss of life, represents a horrifying assault on democratic principles and the rule of law.
