Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried Reacts to the Capture of the Illegitimate Ruler of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro

Tallahassee, FL — Following reports of U.S. military action in Venezuela and the detention of Nicolás Maduro, Chair Fried released the following statement:

“My hope is that this moment opens a real path to democracy for the Venezuelan people, who deserve the chance to seat their true, democratically elected president, Edmundo González.

However, Congress and the American people were entirely bypassed. Acting without congressional authorization risks deepening chaos and instability, prolonging the very illegitimacy this action claims to end.

This was not a transparent or lawful process, it was unilateral regime change with no clear plan for what comes next. Once again, Trump acted as though he did not need Congress, the American people, or our allies.

Let’s be clear: this appears far more about oil than about democracy or regional stability. Trump lied and repeated promises to avoid new wars and to put American interests first, now it will be oil companies and billionaires who will see the benefits- not the American people”

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