Congressman Robert Aderholt of Alabama’s 4th district released a statement regarding recent U.S. operations aimed at arresting Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The actions, carried out by U.S. military and law enforcement, seek to hold Maduro accountable for alleged narco-terrorism and crimes that affect the United States.
Aderholt stated, “Nicolás Maduro has faced narco-terrorism charges in the United States for half a decade now, and it’s time he face those charges head-on in a U.S. courtroom. I applaud President Trump for carrying out his duties to ensure Maduro and his wife are brought to justice. Anyone who kills thousands of American lives as Maduro has done, should be held accountable.”
He also stressed the importance of continued American efforts against international criminal networks and authoritarian governments that pose threats to national security and public safety.
“America cannot turn a blind eye when foreign regimes enable the flow of deadly narcotics and partner with criminal organizations that destabilize our hemisphere,” Aderholt added. “Justice must be pursued, and accountability must be real.”
Robert Aderholt has served as the representative for Alabama’s 4th congressional district since 1997, following Tom Bevill. Before joining Congress, he was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives. Born in Haleyville in 1965, Aderholt continues to reside there. He graduated from Birmingham–Southern College with a BA in 1987 and earned his JD from Samford University in 1990.
