Legal AF by MeidasTouch Legal AF Full Episode - 1/3/2026
Jan 4, 2026
The discussion dives into the U.S. strategy for Venezuela's oil, focusing on claims of unlawful action without congressional approval. The hosts explore potential distractions from the Epstein files and criticize the administration's ties to Big Oil. They analyze Jack Smith's compelling testimony establishing Trump's alleged conspiracy against the U.S. and discuss the implications of a military takeover without a post-occupation plan. Throughout, the urgency for Congress to reclaim its war powers resonates, alongside mounting legal vulnerabilities for Trump.
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Venezuela Move Framed As Unlawful Invasion
- The hosts call the U.S. action in Venezuela an unlawful invasion disguised as law enforcement by the Trump administration.
- They argue this bypasses Congress and revives a discredited 1989 Bill Barr memo to justify military action.
Big Oil Motive And Lack Of Post-Coup Plan
- The takeover is portrayed as a payoff to big oil, aimed at reclaiming Sitco and Venezuelan oil assets for U.S. companies.
- Hosts warn it lacks a coherent post-coup plan and leaves Maduro-era infrastructure intact.
Iraq Without An Occupation Plan
- Hosts compare this to Iraq without any prepared occupation or transition plan after removing leaders.
- They highlight the risk of leaving local power structures intact, making regime change superficial.