Rand Paul Says Trump Boat Strikes ‘Prelude To War’ With Venezuela

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul said Tuesday that the Trump administration’s strikes on alleged drug boats is bringing the United States closer to war with Venezuela. Paul, a leading critic of foreign intervention…

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