For many protesters outside the White House, the concern was not only about Venezuela but also about the long-term consequences for U.S. democracy and the balance of power between the executive branch and Congress.
One of the most frequently cited issues during the protest was the War Powers Resolution. Senator Tim Kaine and other lawmakers publicly argued that sustained military engagement would require congressional authorization, regardless of how the operation was described.
Protesters expressed fear that accepting such actions without debate or oversight could normalize a pattern of unilateral intervention.
International law was another central focus of the demonstration. Speakers and signs referenced principles of sovereignty and non-intervention, warning that openly declaring control over another country, even temporarily, risked undermining long-standing global norms.
Protesters drew parallels to previous U.S. interventions that were initially framed as limited or humanitarian but evolved into prolonged conflicts with devastating human and regional consequences.
While acknowledging the serious humanitarian and political crisis in Venezuela, demonstrators questioned whether military force announced without international consensus could realistically lead to stability or reform. Continue reading…
