Investigate Illegal Venezuelan Strike, Remove Officials, Impeach Trump

I am deeply troubled by the recent U.S. military strike on a Venezuelan boat in the Caribbean Sea that resulted in the deaths of 11 people. This attack, which occurred on September 2nd, raises serious questions about its legality and the Trump administration's cavalier use of military force without proper authorization. The administration claims the vessel was carrying drug traffickers from the Tren de Aragua group, yet they have provided no evidence to support this assertion. More alarmingly, Congress had not authorized military force against Venezuela or the Tren de Aragua, making the legal basis for this attack highly questionable. Even Pentagon officials have struggled to justify its legality, with some labeling it an attack on civilians. The rhetoric surrounding this incident is equally concerning. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statement that "what will stop them is when you blow them up" and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's signals of intent to continue such attacks demonstrate a reckless disregard for international law and human rights. Senator Rand Paul rightly condemned this action as "killing someone without a trial." I urge you to take immediate action on several fronts. First, conduct a public investigation into the legal authority for this attack. The American people deserve transparency and accountability. Second, call for the resignations of both Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense and Marco Rubio as Secretary of State for their roles in this unlawful action and their subsequent inflammatory statements. Finally, I implore you to support articles of impeachment against President Trump and move to convict him for his repeated defiance of the law. This latest incident is part of a pattern of behavior that undermines our democratic institutions and the rule of law. The consequences of inaction are severe. We risk further illegal military actions, potential retaliation for what could be considered war crimes, and the erosion of our nation's moral standing on the global stage. Our government must operate within the bounds of the law, and those who flout it must be held accountable. Time is of the essence. With each day that passes without consequence, we send a message that such actions are acceptable. I urge you to act swiftly and decisively to uphold our nation's laws and values.