Trump Hails 'Brilliant' Caracas Strikes, Warns GOP of Impeachment Risk in Midterms
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Firstpost•06-01-2026, 23:12
Trump Hails 'Brilliant' Caracas Strikes, Warns GOP of Impeachment Risk in Midterms
- •US President Donald Trump praised weekend strikes on Venezuela's capital, Caracas, calling the operation "amazing" and "brilliant" to House Republicans.
- •Trump claimed the strikes resulted in no US casualties but many Cuban deaths, and described Venezuela's deposed leader Nicolás Maduro as "violent."
- •He criticized opposition members for not commending the operation and alleged that protests against US action in Venezuela were staged by paid demonstrators.
- •Trump warned Republican lawmakers that losing the 2026 midterm elections could lead to his impeachment by Democrats.
- •The upcoming November elections will contest all House of Representatives seats and one-third of the Senate, posing a major test for Trump's political agenda.
Why It Matters: Trump lauded Caracas strikes as "brilliant" and cautioned Republicans about impeachment if midterms are lost.
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