The Ben Shapiro Show Ben Reacts: The U.S. Takes Down Maduro
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Jan 4, 2026 An extraordinary U.S. operation led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela. The discussion dives into the motivations behind the strike and what it means for the country's future. Insights on Maduro's rise to power and his ties with nations like Cuba, Russia, and China highlight the geopolitical implications. The conversation also touches on the legality of the operation and the need for congressional approval. With potential transitional strategies laid out, the podcast offers a compelling look at a pivotal moment in U.S.-Venezuela relations.
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High-Stakes Nighttime Extraction
- Ben Shapiro recounts the U.S. raid that captured Nicolás Maduro after early-morning explosions in Caracas and a five-hour operation.
- Maduro was shown aboard the USS Iwo Jima in handcuffs and flown to New York to face federal charges.
Overwhelming Precision Military Power
- The U.S. used overwhelming air power and special forces in a precision operation with no American casualties reported.
- Shapiro emphasizes the U.S. military's unmatched capability to project force for targeted extractions.
Economic Collapse Under Chavez and Maduro
- Shapiro outlines Maduro's economic destruction of Venezuela, citing collapse in GDP per capita and oil production.
- He attributes mass death, hyperinflation, and widespread suffering to Chavez/Maduro policies.