“The only military presence you will see in Venezuela is our Marine guards at an embassy. “I know what Venezuela is living through; I feel it in every fiber of my being. Two weeks ago, Trump’s fellow Republicans narrowly blocked a resolution that would have barred Trump from further military action in Venezuela without Congress’ authorization. He and Rubio encouraged senators to change their votes by insisting there were no U.S. troops in Venezuela, and with promises including Rubio’s agreement to testify publicly. “The scope of the project that you are undertaking in Venezuela is without precedent,” Democratic Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut said.