Representative Tom McClintock has released a statement regarding the arrest of Nicolas Maduro, calling it “an astounding tactical success of American armed forces and a testament to the decisiveness and resolve of President Trump and his advisors.” He stated that the event “has advanced both the cause of justice and freedom in the Western hemisphere and revived the Monroe Doctrine for our national security.” McClintock also contrasted reactions to Maduro’s ouster, noting, “The contrast between American socialists protesting Maduro’s ouster with the jubilation of ordinary Venezuelans celebrating their deliverance speaks for itself.”
He further addressed legal aspects surrounding military action: “The federal courts have consistently upheld this use of military force by Presidents over many years and I believe the President has acted within these legal precedents. Nevertheless, in calmer times I believe that Congress will need to clarify and re-assert its preeminent constitutional role before military action is initiated.”
Tom McClintock is currently serving in the U.S. Congress as the representative for California’s 5th district, having replaced John Doolittle in 2009. Before his time in Congress, he served in both chambers of California’s state legislature. McClintock was born in White Plains, New York, in 1956 and resides in Elk Grove. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA.
