Venezuela.

President Nicolas Maduro made his first appearance in an American courtroom today, days after being captured by the U.S.

military.

The Trump administration accuses Maduro of working with drug cartels to ship thousands of tons of cocaine to the U.S.. President Donald Trump says the U.S.

will temporarily run Venezuela.

Lawmakers from Kentucky are responding to their news.

Congressman Hal Rogers of Kentucky's fifth district praised the Trump administration, calling this a, quote, monumental display of U.S.

force against the cartels and dictators who pursue terrorism over peace.

And Republican Congressman Andy Barr said, quote, I applaud President Trump for taking decisive action to protect the American people from narco terrorists seeking to poison and murder the American people.

But another Republican sees things a little differently.

Congressman Thomas Massie of the fourth district said, quote, wake up, MAGA.

Venezuela is not about drugs.

It's about oil and regime change.

This is not what we voted for.

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The only Democrat in Kentucky's congressional delegation, Congressman Morgan McGarvey of Jefferson County, warns against U.S.

involvement on social media.

He said, quote, America must not start another reckless, unjustified war fought for the interests of oil companies, end quote.

According to The New York Times, a replica of Maduro's compound was built in Kentucky, where U.S.

forces trained for the mission.

Soldiers based at Fort Campbell were also reportedly tasked with flying special operation forces in and out of Venezuela.

To that, Congressman Brett Guthrie of Kentucky's second congressional district had this to say, quote.

Kentucky is once again proving that our Commonwealth is at the forefront of our national security.

Proud of the work done in Kentucky to prepare our service members for Operation Absolute Resolve in Venezuela.

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