Senator Mitch McConnell Praises Trump After Venezuela Military Action

(ABC36 NEWS NOW) — U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell is praising President Donald Trump’s recent military action in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of the country’s president.

In a statement, McConnell said Trump has “broad constitutional authority and long historical precedent for the limited use of military force” and expressed gratitude to U.S. personnel who carried out the operation.

The military action has drawn national attention, and McConnell’s comments reflect strong support from one of Kentucky’s senior federal lawmakers.