Demonstrators Converge at the White House as U.S. Airstrikes in Venezuela and the Capture of Nicolás Maduro Ignite Protests, Constitutional Debate, Global Repercussions, and Deep Divisions at Home and Abroad
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the White House after President Donald Trump announced U.S. airstrikes in Venezuela and claimed the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Organized rapidly via social media, protesters voiced concerns over executive overreach, militarized foreign policy, and violations of international law, stressing that opposition to the action did not equal support for Maduro.
Trump framed the operation as a law enforcement move against a “narco-terrorist,” while critics—including lawmakers and legal experts—warned of constitutional and geopolitical consequences. As international condemnation and domestic debate grew, the protests highlighted unresolved questions about U.S. intervention, legality, and the limits of presidential power.
