Lawmakers react to US seizure of Venezuelan oil tanker

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Posted on AllSides December 11, 2025

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Democratic lawmakers and Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) expressed concern Wednesday that the seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker by the U.S. could further increase tensions between the two countries, while other GOP senators said they were awaiting more information.

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