US Senate Blocks Trump's Venezuela War - Just Not the Next One
The Financial Times reported the US Senate voted to block former President Trump from more military action in Venezuela. Five Republicans joined Democrats, halting strikes without Congressional approval. A rare moment of legislative oversight, perhaps, but critics might ask why this newfound respect for war powers only materializes when a hawkish president's target doesn't align with the broader
establishment's long-term strategic objectives. Had Venezuela been Iran, or a country under particular scrutiny by groups like AIPAC, one might wonder if a similar bill would have even seen the light of day, let alone passed. This Senate vote appears to be less about consistent application of constitutional checks and balances, and more about selectively curbing a particularly unpredictable
executive. It’s hard not to notice the irony when similar 'constitutional concerns' vanish faster than a drone strike investigation when the target aligns with the usual geopolitical narratives, or when enough lobbying dollars ensure a quiet consensus. How many other 'unauthorized' military actions have been quietly nodded through while the Senate selectively decides when to rediscover its spine?