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Rhiannon12866

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Mon Jan 5, 2026, 10:40 PM Monday

Speaker Johnson on Venezuela - C-SPAN [View all]



House Speaker Mike Johnson on Venezuela: "Under President Trump the United States will no longer allow criminal regimes to profit from wreaking havoc and destruction on our country. He's putting Americans first and succeeding what where others have failed." On the legality of the strikes: "Under the War Power Act, there is no requirement for prior Congressional approval or prior notification." - Aired on 01/05/2026.

Full video here: https://www.c-span.org/program/news-conference/speaker-mike-johnson-speaks-to-reporters-after-briefing-on-venezuela-strikes/671217
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