Delaney claims that the president violated the Constitution by acting without the consent of Congress. She also noted that Trump expressed an intention to govern Venezuela following the ousting of Nicolás Maduro, the country's president.
In discussing the topic of impeachment, the congresswoman emphasized that this is not just a political struggle, but a necessary measure to protect constitutional norms and the role of legislators in the system of checks and balances.
At the same time, the Trump administration asserts that the intervention in Venezuela was carried out within his powers as Commander-in-Chief and with the aim of executing an order.
Some Democrats in Congress have expressed dissatisfaction with the actions of the White House, pointing to a lack of prior notification and coordination with lawmakers.
Last night, explosions were heard in Caracas. President Trump reported that the U.S. struck the capital of Venezuela, and that Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and taken out of the country. Preliminary reports indicate that they were taken to a U.S. military base in Guantanamo and then transferred to New York, where they were placed in a detention center in Brooklyn.
Venezuelan authorities accused the U.S. of attempting to seize the country's mineral resources and oil. UN Secretary-General António Guterres also stated that the actions of the U.S. violated international law.
Recently, the first hearing in the case of the Venezuelan president took place in New York. Maduro could face up to four life sentences for charges related to conspiracy, drug trafficking, illegal possession of weapons and explosives, as well as conspiracy against the U.S. He has pleaded not guilty. The next hearing is scheduled for March 17.
