Senator Peter Oberacker, a candidate for Congress, posted a series of statements on January 3, 2026, addressing the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and criticizing political opponent Josh Riley. In his posts, Oberacker expressed support for former President Trump’s border security measures and accused Riley of undermining efforts to combat drug trafficking.
In his first post at 16:30 UTC, Oberacker stated: “Statement from Senator Peter Oberacker, candidate for Congress, on the capture of narco terrorist Nicolas Maduro:
For years, Americans have paid the price for illegal drugs pouring into our country. President Trump’s decisive move to secure our borders and take down dangerous”.
Later that day at 19:42 UTC, Oberacker continued his criticism by targeting Josh Riley: “Phony Josh Riley once again caught pretending to stand with upstaters.
Countless New Yorkers have died from drugs flooding in from Venezuela, his first vote in Congress was against securing our borders. Now he’s siding with the narco-terrorist.
Reckless positions like his make https://t.co/n2ZIEoplSV“.
In a subsequent tweet at 19:55 UTC, Oberacker further questioned Riley’s stance regarding U.S. military actions: “Even worse, Riley is denigrating the bravery of U.S. service members who put their lives on the line to strike a decisive blow against a deadly narco-state. Whose side is he on?”
Nicolas Maduro has long been accused by U.S. officials of leading a regime involved in drug trafficking activities and human rights abuses. The United States has previously taken steps to sanction individuals associated with Maduro’s government and has called for increased border security as part of its broader strategy to curb illegal drug flows into the country.
Josh Riley is currently serving in Congress and has faced scrutiny from political opponents regarding his voting record on border security measures.
