US lawmakers condemn seizure of Venezuelan oil tanker: ‘Trump is sleepwalking us into a war’
The Guardian • 12/11/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
US lawmakers, including some Republicans, have expressed concern over the Trump administration's seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker and its increasing military presence in the Caribbean, with one lawmaker stating that Trump is "sleepwalking us into a war with Venezuela," according to The Guardian. The administration has intensified its military operations in the region, citing Venezuela's alleged role in drug trafficking.
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Age (0-35)
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Velocity (0-40)
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