Hold These Truths with Dan Crenshaw SITREP 27: The Venezuela Blockade, Lone Wolf Attacks, & Candace Owens' Meltdown
Dec 20, 2025
This week's update dives into the U.S. blockade of Venezuelan oil and its implications for national security. Trump’s designation of fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction sparks urgent calls for congressional action. A major breakthrough in the Jan 6 pipe bomber case reveals astonishing tech advancements in investigation. Tragic attacks in Syria and Bondi Beach highlight ongoing global threats. Dan also addresses media bias surrounding American symbols and reflects on the tides of change in Chile's political landscape.
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Venezuela Oil Blockade Shakes Markets
- President Trump announced a total blockade of sanctioned oil tankers to choke off Maduro's main revenue stream and raised global oil prices immediately.
- The move risks escalation but benefits U.S. oil producers and could add jobs in American oil and gas sectors.
Chevron's Tightrope In Venezuela
- Chevron operates under restricted U.S. extensions to avoid funding the Maduro regime while protecting U.S. assets.
- That narrow permission balances preventing Venezuelan revenue flows and shielding American corporate interests.
Personal Ties To Venezuela's Oil History
- Dan Crenshaw relates his family's oil-and-gas background and their move to Caracas when he was young.
- He uses that personal history to explain familiarity with Venezuela's oil industry decline.