Democrats Condemn Trump's "Illegal" Military Raid on Venezuela
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Top Democratic lawmakers have accused President Donald Trump of acting illegally. They say he ordered a major military operation in Venezuela without telling Congress.
The raid happened on Saturday. Democratic leaders say they were given no warning. They learned about it from news reports.
On Sunday, they used political talk shows to express their fury. They called the intervention "wildly illegal." They argue that U.S. law requires congressional approval for such acts.
The lawmakers warned that this action could lead to disaster. They said it puts American people at risk.