Senator Sanders Urges Congressional Authorization for Military Action Amid Venezuela Deployment

Senator Bernie Sanders commented on reports of the Vermont Air National Guard Wing deploying under federal orders in connection to Venezuela. He emphasized constitutional procedures requiring Congressional authorization for military action and expressed concerns about potential U.S. involvement escalating regional instability. Sanders also highlighted domestic challenges such as rising health insurance premiums, Medicaid coverage risks, and cost pressures in housing and child care, contrasting these with the focus on foreign military intervention.