White House Chief of Staff: Trump Needs Congressional Approval to Authorize Ground Operations in Venezuela
On December 16, 2025, Washington time, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles responded to questions from Vanity Fair magazine:
If Trump authorizes certain actions on land in Venezuela, it would be a war and would then require congressional approval. Secretary Rubio and Vice President Vance hold briefings almost daily on Capitol Hill.
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