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New York Times: Trump's Venezuela Attack is Illegal, Pushes US into International Crisis

Published January 3, 2026, 20:08
New York Times: Trump's Venezuela Attack is Illegal, Pushes US into International Crisis

The New York Times describes Donald Trump's attack on Venezuela as illegal and dangerous, warning that it is pushing the US into an international crisis. Despite condemning Nicolás Maduro for undemocratic behavior, the newspaper emphasizes that military intervention could have negative consequences, as demonstrated by past failed US interventions in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Latin America. The New York Times calls on Trump to seek Congressional approval for his actions, otherwise considering them unlawful.