Trump Venezuela raid 2026: 'The View' stars label Maduro capture '100 percent illegal'
The View hosts Sunny Hostin and Ana Navarro debate the legality and motives behind the Trump Venezuela raid 2026 that captured Nicolás Maduro.
They're celebrating a dictator's downfall, but they're not holding back on the methods used to achieve it. Hosts of ABC's The View launched a scathing critique of President Donald Trump's recent military operation in Venezuela. The raid, which occurred over the weekend, resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, who are now reportedly in custody in New York.
Legal Controversy Surrounding the Trump Venezuela raid 2026
Cohost Sunny Hostin didn't mince words, alleging the assault violates international law. She pointed out that Congress never declared war, a constitutional requirement for such a major military action. Hostin described the 30-minute assault as a "kidnapping and capture" rather than a lawful military operation, noting reports of casualties among Venezuelan civilians and military personnel.
In my view, this is completely, 100 percent illegal. I have never seen this type of regime change work out well for the United States.
Dictator Out, But Doubts About Motives Remain
Republican panelist Ana Navarro shared a complex reaction. While she admitted the news of Maduro's removal brought her to "tears of happiness," she questioned Trump's underlying motives. Navarro suggested that Trump "doesn't give a damn" about the Venezuelan people and is likely motivated by his own ego and a desire to control the country's vast oil reserves.
The Department of Justice indictment alleges that Venezuelan leaders abused their power for over 25 years to transport thousands of tons of cocaine into the United States.
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