Making the Argument with Nick Freitas Is 2026 The Year Everything Breaks?
Jan 15, 2026
2026 is already buzzing with groundbreaking events! The capture of Maduro raises questions about U.S. military actions and their implications for Venezuela. Meanwhile, Iran is ablaze with protests—could it be a revolution? In Europe, energy dependence on Russia is hampering support for Ukraine, while the Federal Reserve is facing legal scrutiny. Japan's mounting debt could also shake global markets. With tensions brewing at home and abroad, is this the year that everything starts to unravel?
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A Year Of Converging Crises
- 2026 already shows clustered crises abroad and at home that may break long-standing complacency.
- Nick Freitas argues these failures open opportunities to fix America's priorities and rebuild strength.
Venezuela Operation Framed As Punitive
- Trump’s capture of Maduro raises legal and strategic debates about War Powers and regime change.
- Nick Freitas sees the operation as justified punitive action with manageable post-capture risks.
Iran's Protests Could Become Revolution
- Iran faces a possible revolutionary moment combining economic collapse, elite opposition, and political catalysts.
- Christian Hines and Nick Freitas note U.S. options focus on non-ground support that can tip the balance.
