Trump Administration Strikes Venezuelan Fishing Boat, Resulting in Two Deaths

Conservative commentator Daniel Garza appeared on “Fox & Friends” to address President Donald Trump’s ongoing military actions against alleged drug vessels linked to Venezuela, highlighting the shock following a cartel’s public execution of a Mexican mayor.

In a recent development, Senate Republicans blocked an initiative aimed at curtailing President Trump’s authority to target suspected drug ships in the Caribbean.

Led by Senator Tim Kaine from Virginia, Senate Democrats attempted to push through a war powers resolution that would stop the attacks on Venezuelan drug boats. This resolution was introduced earlier this month alongside Senators Adam Schiff and Rand Paul, following Trump’s indication of potential military action on Venezuelan soil. The senators argued that any military intervention should not proceed without Congressional authorization.

While the efforts to limit the President’s actions sparked concerns among lawmakers on both sides, the initiative ultimately failed, largely along party lines—with only a few notable exceptions.

Earlier, Trump acknowledged that he authorized CIA operations in the region, insisting that Venezuela was sending prisoners to the U.S. and facilitating drug trafficking.

“A significant amount of drugs flows from Venezuela, particularly by sea,” Trump remarked, adding that interventions would also focus on land routes.

In their rationale, the three senators emphasized the necessity of consulting Congress and the American public before engaging in military actions against Venezuela, in keeping with constitutional mandates.

Furthermore, the U.S. has conducted 16 attacks on vessels in the area, resulting in 66 fatalities.

This past week, Trump ordered the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford to the Caribbean to bolster ongoing drug enforcement operations.

During a briefing on Wednesday, Congressional leaders received updates from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of the Army Pete Hegseth, outlining the administration’s justification behind the military strikes.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed dissatisfaction with the information provided, stating that more clarity is needed regarding these military operations. In contrast, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman James Risch claimed he felt “completely satisfied” with the briefing, affirming the administration’s legal authority to proceed.