John,
The Constitution gives Congress, not the president, the power to declare war. President Trump’s escalating military actions in the Caribbean violate that principle and bring us closer to another disastrous conflict.
The United States has carried out deadly, unauthorized bombings across the Caribbean under Trump’s orders. These strikes have killed civilians, fueled panic, and deepened tensions with Venezuela. The deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford, the Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier, is a major step toward open war. It is an act of power without accountability.
Congress cannot stay silent while a president wages war without approval. Lawmakers from both parties are raising alarms, and reports show that even Pentagon lawyers were excluded from briefings about these operations. That means there has been no legal oversight and no transparency. Every branch of government is supposed to answer to the people, yet Trump is acting alone.
Our democracy cannot survive if one person can take us to war on a whim. These bombings are illegal and unconstitutional. Congress must use its authority to stop the escalation and demand an immediate end to unauthorized military actions.
Tell Congress to stop Trump’s illegal bombings and restore the balance of power before a single spark turns into a full-scale war in Venezuela.
Venezuela’s military is now on high alert. Neighboring countries are warning of a regional crisis. The humanitarian fallout in the Caribbean is already severe, and more strikes could trigger mass displacement and civilian deaths.
Every day of silence from Congress makes this situation more dangerous. Lawmakers must hold hearings, demand answers, and reclaim their constitutional role in deciding when and if the United States uses military force.
This is not just about foreign policy. It is about the survival of democratic government and civilian control over war and peace. Trump’s secret bombings and deployment orders set a precedent that no future president should follow.
Peace, accountability, and democracy are on the line. If Congress does not act now, the damage will last for generations.
Tell Congress to stop Trump’s illegal bombings and prevent a new war with Venezuela.
Together, we can defend democracy and keep America out of another needless war.
- DFA AF Team
