The Charlie Kirk Show The Donroe Doctrine and Venezuela ft. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
Jan 8, 2026
In this engaging discussion, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth provides a firsthand account of the raid on Venezuela, praising its execution and strategic planning. He delves into U.S. military policy and the challenges of public sentiment regarding past interventions. Pollster Rich Barris analyzes how the MAGA coalition perceives this military operation and its implications for political capital. Together, they explore the potential for energy policy to shape a pro-American vision and the future of U.S. involvement in Venezuela.
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Public Support Erodes After Snap Polls
- Rich Barris reports public support for the Venezuela strike declined after initial polling and sits negative overall.
- He warns initial snap polls overstate support and views long-term digestion as lowering approval.
Sell Strength, Not Caveats
- Rich Barris advises selling decisive strength to the public rather than muddled explanations after military actions.
- He urges leaders to act boldly and avoid weak reheated narratives that erode support.
Polling Industry Bias Shapes Narratives
- Rich Barris asserts mainstream polling and media aggregates systematically excluded pollsters who predicted Trump correctly.
- He attributes this to groupthink and industry consolidation shaping public narratives.