The MeidasTouch Podcast Senator Adam Schiff Discusses War Powers Resolution against Trump
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Jan 9, 2026 
In this discussion, Senator Adam Schiff, a U.S. Senator from California with a focus on national security, dives deep into the War Powers resolution he co-sponsored. He reveals how the administration's reasons for military action in Venezuela are more about oil than anti-drug efforts. Schiff explains the risks of escalation and highlights transparency issues with shifting justifications from the White House. He also addresses the implications of targeting Venezuela's leadership and shares insights on local investigations concerning ICE tactics.
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War Powers Aimed To Prevent Oil-Driven Intervention
- The War Powers resolution aimed to stop U.S. military involvement in Venezuela that began under the guise of drug interdiction.
- Adam Schiff argues the operation is actually about seizing Venezuela's oil and avoiding another endless war.
Drug Rationale Doesn’t Hold Up
- The administration initially framed the operation as drug interdiction, which Schiff calls a ruse.
- He notes fentanyl chiefly comes via Mexico and China, not Venezuela, undermining the stated rationale.
Bipartisan Concern Over Endless War
- Republican senators crossed party lines because they fear getting mired in another long-term military commitment.
- Schiff says public opposition to endless wars, especially for oil, pushed bipartisan support for the resolution.