"Gangster's Paradise" - Sec. Rubio On The Way Forward In Venezuela

Sec. Rubio testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for the first time - since the U.S. operation in Venezuela, and provides a behind the scenes perspective on one of the biggest stories of 2026.

00:00 Introduction: Are We at War in Venezuela?

00:09 Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing Highlights

00:47 The Importance of the Hearing and Secretary Rubio's Role

02:25 US Operations in Venezuela: Goals and Challenges

03:22 Secretary Rubio's Explanation and Gangster's Paradise

04:07 Economic Mechanism and US-Venezuela Relations

06:43 Senator Murphy's Questions on Defining Success

07:29 CIA Director's Meeting in Caracas and Embassy Plans

10:59 Congressional Concerns: War Powers and Consultation

18:06 Senator Duckworth's Perspective on Military Options

21:17 Conclusion: What Does Winning Look Like?

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