Democratic Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania publicly praised President Donald Trump 's U.S. military strike on a boat the administration says was tied to Venezuelan-linked "cartel" Tren de Aragua .

Newsweek reached out Fetterman's office via email for additional comment.

Why It Matters

The praise by Fetterman of the kinetic U.S. military action in the southern Caribbean comes amid heightened U.S.-Venezuela tensions after the administration said it struck a vessel linked to the Tren de Aragua gang and expanded naval deployments near Venezuelan waters.

The recent moves have prompted warnings from Venezuelan officials and raised questions on the scope and legal basis of U.S. operations in the region.

What To Know

The State Department has designated Tren de Aragua as a for

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