Last week, serious concerns were raised about our nation’s potential slide toward an unauthorized war in Venezuela. These aren’t partisan talking points — they’re warnings from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle who have seen the classified briefings and understand what’s at stake. I’m Raja Krishnamoorthi. I’m proud to be an anti-war, anti-corruption candidate for U.S. Senate. Here’s what you should know: A Deliberate Provocation?There are growing concerns that the Trump Administration’s current actions are deliberately provocative — designed to draw Venezuela into firing first, creating a justification for retaliation and all the consequences that follow. It looks like a manufactured crisis intended to justify military action without congressional authorization, without public debate, and without the consent of the American people. Bipartisan Skepticism Behind Closed DoorsWhat’s perhaps most telling is that this skepticism isn’t partisan. In private conversations and classified briefings, Republicans are expressing deep concerns alongside our Democratic colleagues in the House. When officials like Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio brief Congress, they’re hearing significant pushback. Yet publicly, many remain silent. The disconnect between private doubts and public acquiescence by Republicans in Congress is troubling — and dangerous. This Isn’t About Fighting Narco-TerrorismThe Trump Administration’s justification for its striking of boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific and killing of over 100 people centers on countering narco-terrorism. But that argument collapsed when the administration pardoned the former President of Honduras — a man convicted in an American court of narco-terrorism. If fighting drug trafficking were truly the priority, we wouldn’t be pardoning convicted narco-terrorists while preparing for military action. The inconsistency reveals even more chaos from the Trump Administration. What They Don’t Want You to SeePerhaps most disturbing is the pattern of refusing accountability. Lawmakers have been denied access to footage of a maritime incident that may constitute a war crime. When officials promise transparency and then deny it, when they refuse to show Congress evidence that should inform critical decisions about war and peace, we should all be asking: What are they hiding, and why? The Path ForwardA War Powers Resolution in Congress isn’t radical — it’s constitutionally required. It’s the check on executive power that the Founders intended and the accountability that prevents reckless military adventures. We didn’t elect a king. If there’s a legitimate case for military action in Venezuela, let it be made publicly, debated openly, and voted on by Congress. The alternative — secret escalations, manufactured provocations, and wars without consent — is downright un-American. I’m running for Senate to stand up to Donald Trump and put an end to the chaos impacting Illinoisans. Thank you, Raja Krishnamoorthi
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Sunday, December 28, 2025
Moving towards war
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