Maduro snatched Saturday, in NY court Monday, US troops in Caracas? GOP bigwigs say no occupation or rebuild planned, post-briefing with Rubio, Hegseth et al.
House Speaker Mike Johnson: “No forces there, not occupying.” Rep Brian Mast (Foreign Affairs chair): “Not nation-building Trump-style—no endless wars like Afghanistan.” 2.5hr classified session eased fears.
Dems fume—Schumer calls plan “vague wishful thinking,” no other-country guarantees. Senate vote looms on blocking unapproved action; GOP claims Maduro op was quick “law enforcement” for narc charges—no Congress nod needed.
Trump accuses Maduro of cocaine cartel ties (Sinaloa, FARC, Tren de Aragua); oil firms’ stocks soared on reserve access hopes. Mast hints military stays homeland-focused, but doors open.
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