US Ex-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Slams Trump Over Venezuela Military Strikes, Accuses White House Of Violating Constitution And Bypassing Congress
Former United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has sharply criticised President Donald Trump’s administration over recent U.S. military strikes in Venezuela, accusing the White House of violating constitutional war powers and sidelining Congress. In a statement issued on January 3, 2026, Pelosi argued that the administration failed to demonstrate any urgent national security threat that would justify the use of military force against Venezuela.
She said President Trump showed blatant disregard for Article One of the U.S. Constitution, which grants Congress authority over war decisions, warning that such actions undermine the country’s system of checks and balances. Pelosi also questioned the administration’s justification if the operation was based on drug trafficking allegations against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, describing it as hypocritical in light of Trump’s recent pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was convicted in the U.S. on similar drug charges.
Calling for accountability, Pelosi demanded immediate congressional oversight and full briefings on the scope, objectives, and consequences of the military action, including its potential regional fallout. She stressed that Congress must be informed about the strikes and any plans for regime change in Venezuela to safeguard democratic governance and constitutional order.
Former United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has sharply criticised President Donald Trump’s administration over recent U.S. military strikes in Venezuela, accusing the White House of violating constitutional war powers and sidelining Congress. In a statement issued on January 3, 2026, Pelosi argued that the administration failed to demonstrate any urgent national security threat that would justify the use of military force against Venezuela.
She said President Trump showed blatant disregard for Article One of the U.S. Constitution, which grants Congress authority over war decisions, warning that such actions undermine the country’s system of checks and balances. Pelosi also questioned the administration’s justification if the operation was based on drug trafficking allegations against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, describing it as hypocritical in light of Trump’s recent pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was convicted in the U.S. on similar drug charges.
Calling for accountability, Pelosi demanded immediate congressional oversight and full briefings on the scope, objectives, and consequences of the military action, including its potential regional fallout. She stressed that Congress must be informed about the strikes and any plans for regime change in Venezuela to safeguard democratic governance and constitutional order.
US Ex-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Slams Trump Over Venezuela Military Strikes, Accuses White House Of Violating Constitution And Bypassing Congress
Former United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has sharply criticised President Donald Trump’s administration over recent U.S. military strikes in Venezuela, accusing the White House of violating constitutional war powers and sidelining Congress. In a statement issued on January 3, 2026, Pelosi argued that the administration failed to demonstrate any urgent national security threat that would justify the use of military force against Venezuela.
She said President Trump showed blatant disregard for Article One of the U.S. Constitution, which grants Congress authority over war decisions, warning that such actions undermine the country’s system of checks and balances. Pelosi also questioned the administration’s justification if the operation was based on drug trafficking allegations against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, describing it as hypocritical in light of Trump’s recent pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was convicted in the U.S. on similar drug charges.
Calling for accountability, Pelosi demanded immediate congressional oversight and full briefings on the scope, objectives, and consequences of the military action, including its potential regional fallout. She stressed that Congress must be informed about the strikes and any plans for regime change in Venezuela to safeguard democratic governance and constitutional order.
