The Charlie Kirk Show The Real People To Blame For the ICE Shooting
Jan 8, 2026
Chris Wright, the U.S. Secretary of Energy, delves into Venezuelan oil policy, highlighting the vast reserves and the importance of rule of law for production. He discusses U.S. strategies to leverage Venezuelan resources to enhance domestic prosperity. Meanwhile, Senator Eric Schmitt lays out his proposal to denaturalize criminal immigrants and critiques the rhetoric that has endangered ICE agents, arguing that the left's tactics have escalated conflict. Both guests provide insights into the intersection of energy strategy and immigration policy.
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Venezuela's Real Energy Opportunity
- Venezuela has vast credible oil reserves but lacks the capital, technology, and rule of law to produce it at scale.
- The U.S. aims to leverage energy and commerce to restore production and reduce regional instability.
Leverage Oil Sales To Influence Policy
- Use controlled oil sales and escrowed proceeds to gain leverage over Venezuelan actors and steer policies.
- Market tankers, secure payments, and require behavior changes before returning funds to Venezuela.
Energy As Economic Infrastructure
- Energy is foundational infrastructure that enables manufacturing, AI, and economic growth.
- Getting energy policy right attracts industry and underpins broader prosperity.
