Trump's Venezuela Blockade: Legal Debate & War Crime Accusations

President Trumps controversial blockade of sanctioned oil tankers to Venezuela has sparked legal debates and accusations of war crimes. The administration defends its actions as a quarantine, citing Venezuelas past nationalization of US-based oil companies. Meanwhile, lawmakers pressure Secretary Hegseth for transparency, and legal scholars question the legality of these war-like steps. The seizure of a sanctioned oil tanker has further inflamed tensions, with Venezuela condemning it as blatant theft. The Presidents aggressive stance has raised concerns about bypassing Congresss role in approving military engagements.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.