US Senator James Lankford (R-OK), who serves as the Senate Republican Conference Vice Chair and is a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, issued a statement regarding the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
Lankford stated, “When you funnel drugs and chaos into American streets, you should face justice. Today the very long and powerful arm of justice grabbed Nicolás Maduro and will put him in front of an American court. Maduro was a dictator who ruled through fraud, repression, and corruption, and his regime enabled drug trafficking that sent deadly narcotics into the United States. The Venezuelan people deserve free and fair elections and a peaceful return to freedom and prosperity. Thank you, President Trump, for keeping your word to stop the flow of drugs and crime into our nation.”
The arrest comes amid ongoing concerns about drug trafficking from Venezuela to the United States. Lankford’s remarks highlight continued U.S. efforts to address international narcotics trafficking and support democratic reforms in Venezuela.
