To: U.S. Congress
Demand answers over Trump’s unauthorized military strike in the Caribbean
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I urge you to demand answers over the unauthorized military strike conducted in the Caribbean on September 2, and act now to avoid further military action threatening to drag us into another painful, endless war.
Why is this important?
Distressing questions continue to emerge amidst a Trump administration strike in the Caribbean that left 11 people dead earlier this month
The Venezuelan government has claimed that none of the passengers were gang members. U.S. media reports the attack came after the vessel had turned back upon spotting U.S. forces – trying to avoid, and certainly not attack, them.
So far, the Trump administration has been silent in the face of these concerns. But here’s what we know about the strike:
The Venezuelan government has claimed that none of the passengers were gang members. U.S. media reports the attack came after the vessel had turned back upon spotting U.S. forces – trying to avoid, and certainly not attack, them.
So far, the Trump administration has been silent in the face of these concerns. But here’s what we know about the strike:
- It was unlawful; Congress has not authorized this or further lethal operations in the Caribbean, and they mark an unconstitutional power grab by the executive branch.
- It was unnecessary; military action in the Caribbean will do nothing to help solve the overdose crisis at home.
- It may only be the beginning; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has already vowed, “It won't stop with just this strike.”
There is no military solution to the overdose crisis, but there is a political solution to a president with authoritarian ambitions. That’s why we need to throw up the roadblocks necessary to prevent further unauthorized, lawless military action immediately.
Earlier this week, Senator Kaine led 24 senators in pressing the Trump administration for answers. It’s a critical step, but it’ll take more than that to get the answers we deserve. Can you help increase the pressure for transparency, accountability, and justice by sending your members of Congress an urgent message today?
Earlier this week, Senator Kaine led 24 senators in pressing the Trump administration for answers. It’s a critical step, but it’ll take more than that to get the answers we deserve. Can you help increase the pressure for transparency, accountability, and justice by sending your members of Congress an urgent message today?