Sen. Lindsey Graham warned that U.S. strikes against “narco-terrorists” near Venezuela could expand to land operations, saying President Trump may brief Congress on potential military actions in Venezuela and Colombia.

The U.S. recently deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford to the region, heightening concerns over a possible regime change against Nicolás Maduro.

Some lawmakers, including Sen. Rand Paul and Sen. Ruben Gallego, criticized the strikes as unconstitutional or extrajudicial, citing a lack of evidence and congressional approval, Axios has reported.

Graham defended the actions as lawful military orders, emphasizing the president’s authority to use force without a formal declaration of war, while others warned the escalation risks U.S. safety and regional stability.