Democratic strategist James Carville just critiqued the Trump administration’s bold military move in Venezuela, suggesting it could boomerang right back at America’s doorstep.

Carville slammed the operation that led to the capture and indictment of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, while the Trump team hailed it as a win for justice and security, though Democrats cry foul over legality and motive.

On Saturday, Maduro and Flores were apprehended in Venezuela, marking a dramatic escalation in U.S. foreign policy.

Carville’s Sharp Critique of Intervention Logic

By Monday, federal charges including narco-terrorism and drug trafficking were filed against them in the Southern District of New York.

The Trump administration, through spokesperson Anna Kelly, framed this as a continuation of decisive actions like dismantling Iran’s nuclear facilities earlier this year, insisting it’s all about keeping America safe.

Carville argued tongue-in-cheek that if targeting corrupt regimes justifies invasion, the U.S. itself—riddled with what he calls massive corruption—could be next on someone’s list.

Carville’s Warning Hits Hard on Hypocrisy

“Look, if it was legitimate to invade a corrupt and an attempted authoritarian nation, then we better get troops on San Francisco and Boston — and all up and down the East and West Coast — because we would be ripe for invasion if somebody wanted to overturn a massively corrupt regime, which is, in my opinion, which we have here right this minute,” Carville said.

“And I think it’s unfolding right in front of us,” he added, painting a grim picture of hypocrisy that’s tough to dismiss, though perhaps he’s playing to the gallery for political gain.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed back hard, asserting that congressional approval wasn’t needed for the operation, citing decades of presidential precedent.

Trump’s Oil Deal Sparks New Debate

On Tuesday, President Trump upped the ante, announcing that interim Venezuelan authorities would send 30 to 50 million barrels of sanctioned, high-quality oil to the U.S., to be sold at market price.

Trump promised to oversee the proceeds to benefit both Venezuelan and American citizens, though skeptics might question how much of that actually reaches everyday people.

A Reuters/Ipsos survey shows Americans are split down the middle—34% disapprove of the military action, 33% approve, and 33% aren’t sure what to think.

Public Divided on Venezuela Operation

Carville seized on this division, claiming ordinary citizens, like those in rural Iowa or western Montana, won’t see any gains from this operation and might even suffer from disruptions to international norms.

“I think we should certainly hammer who benefits from this operation,” Carville said, questioning if a deputy sheriff in Iowa or a dental hygienist in Montana will see any upside.

While the Trump administration, backed by over 60 countries recognizing Maduro’s rule as illegitimate, celebrates a long-overdue accountability, Democrats insist the legal authority for such unilateral action is shaky at best, leaving many Americans wondering if this bold move strengthens or undermines global stability.