Amanpour A TURBULENT START TO 2026
Jan 10, 2026
Independent Senator Bernie Sanders critiques U.S. foreign policy and calls for immigration reform while condemning an ICE shooting. Former Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos warns about the risks of U.S. intervention in Latin America and its legal implications, advocating for dialogue. Actor Ethan Hawke shares insights on portraying lyricist Lorenz Hart, touching on themes of artistic relevance and his collaboration with director Richard Linklater. The discussion intertwines global politics with personal storytelling, creating a compelling narrative.
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Unilateral Raid Signals New Imperialism
- Christiane Amanpour frames the Venezuela raid as a new era of American imperialism that sidelines legality and consequences.
- Sen. Bernie Sanders warns this unilateralism undermines international law and invites global instability and copycat aggression.
Push For Comprehensive Immigration Reform
- Sen. Bernie Sanders urges moving to comprehensive immigration reform instead of relying on aggressive ICE tactics.
- He calls to stop sending ICE to harass, arrest, and shoot, and to restore due process for undocumented people and citizens.
Constitutional Breach Risks Global Anarchy
- Sanders argues the Venezuela action violated the U.S. Constitution because Congress wasn't consulted and didn't authorize it.
- He warns presidential unilateralism erodes the rule of law and legitimizes aggression by others like Putin or China.
