Indian American lawmakers from the Democratic Party criticized President Trump's military action in Venezuela, warning it bypassed Congress and risked long-term instability. They argued that while Nicolás Maduro is an illegitimate dictator, unilateral military action without congressional authorization and asserting US control over a sovereign nation constitutes an abuse of presidential power and undermines constitutional limits. Lawmakers called for an immediate congressional briefing on US personnel safety, casualties, and the implications of such actions.