WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2026 — Representative Al Green, Democrat of Texas, delivered a fiery speech on the House floor on Jan. 9, accusing President Donald J. Trump of unconstitutional military overreach in Venezuela and broader threats to American lives, while vowing to introduce articles of impeachment to defend the Constitution.

In his remarks, Mr. Green described the president’s Jan. 3 operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro as an unauthorized act of war, bypassing Congress in violation of the War Powers Resolution. He argued that the intervention, which involved U.S. military assets including naval forces, serves as a “smokescreen” for executive actions that endanger the rule of law both abroad and at home.

Mr. Green linked the Venezuela raid to domestic concerns, highlighting the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and mother of three, by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis on Jan. 7. He criticized the administration for labeling Ms. Good a “terrorist” and shutting out local investigators, framing the incident as evidence of a presidency that operates above the law. “I will bring articles of impeachment against the president of the United States of America for taking our military to war against Venezuela,” Mr. Green declared, emphasizing the need to remove Mr. Trump to preserve the republic’s soul and constitutional integrity.

The speech marks the latest in Mr. Green’s longstanding efforts to impeach Mr. Trump, dating back to the president’s first term. It comes amid bipartisan unease over the Venezuela operation, evidenced by Senate Joint Resolution 90, which sought to terminate unauthorized U.S. hostilities in the country but was ultimately blocked by Republicans on Jan. 14. While some Republicans have expressed concerns about executive overreach, party leaders have defended the raid as a targeted law enforcement action against narco-terrorism, not a declaration of war.

Clips of Mr. Green’s address have circulated widely online, amplifying calls for accountability. The White House has dismissed the impeachment push as partisan rhetoric, with officials reiterating that the Venezuela mission advances national security by disrupting drug trafficking and stabilizing the region.

The Good shooting has intensified scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement. Ms. Good, who was reportedly monitoring ICE operations, was killed after attempting to drive away from agents; video evidence contradicts initial DHS claims that she posed an immediate threat. Protests and vigils, including one organized by Mr. Green in Houston on Jan. 11, have demanded transparency and reform.

With Republicans controlling the House, any impeachment resolution faces steep odds. Analysts suggest Mr. Green’s efforts may serve more as a rallying point for Democrats ahead of the November midterms than an immediate threat to the president.

Neither Mr. Green’s office nor the White House responded to requests for additional comment. The situation remains fluid as congressional debates over war powers and domestic enforcement continue.