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Rep. Delia Ramirez Condemns Trump's Venezuela Policy on House Floor

Forbes Breaking NewsJanuary 5, 20261 min2,134 views
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Congress's Surrendered Powers

  • 🏛️ Representative Delia Ramirez states that Congress has willingly given up its powers, including the power of the purse, oversight, legislative authority, and war powers, to the executive branch.
  • ⚠️ She emphasizes that members have failed to check the executive and stand up for democracy, urging Congress to act as a co-equal branch of government.

Accusations Against Trump Administration

  • 🚨 Ramirez accuses the Trump administration of waging war in cities and committing war crimes in the Caribbean.
  • 🤥 She highlights the hypocrisy of Trump pardoning convicted narco-traffickers while claiming to fight them, potentially contributing to drug overdoses.
  • 🚩 The administration is accused of lying, consolidating power, and committing war crimes to control and seize Venezuelan oil for an imperialistic agenda.

Call to Action

  • 🗳️ Ramirez urges colleagues to vote yes on the resolution to reclaim congressional power and authority.
  • ⚖️ She calls for an end to lawlessness, stating it makes everyone less safe.
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