El Paso, TX,
January 3, 2026
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Abbey Thompson
(202-225-4831)
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to the military actions taken in Venezuela:
"Donald Trump just told the world that the U.S. is going to 'run' Venezuela 'for now.'
"Are Republicans who have given the Trump administration their full throated support for the illegal bombing of Venezuela and the use of our military to kidnap Maduro and his wife okay with this, too?
"Maduro is a criminal and an oppressive tyrant. But that is not what this is about.
"Attempts at regime change have historically come at incredible costs to our country, our people, and our reputation abroad. This is one of the reasons why Congress should have been involved.
"The drug trafficking accusation is a ruse. Donald Trump and JD Vance’s own statements acknowledge the real reason behind this illegal attack: their gluttonous pursuit of oil.
"We should not be running Venezuela - especially at a time when the American people are suffering under Trump’s disastrous economic policies. Congressional Republicans must join us to reassert our authority and hold this administration accountable. The question is - will a handful of Republicans join Democrats to ensure that happens?"
