System Update with Glenn Greenwald Removing Maduro: What is the Point? MAGA Goes Full Neocon: Embracing Lindsey Graham and Imperialism
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Jan 6, 2026 Is the removal of Maduro truly beneficial to the U.S.? A deep dive reveals the military operations behind the Venezuelan regime change and questions the economic motives of oil corporations. Glenn critiques the lack of debate in Congress and media framing pushing for interventions. He analyzes Trump's comments on governing Venezuela and how MAGA has embraced neocon ideologies. A look at the ongoing crisis challenges the legitimacy of claims linking Venezuela to America's drug issues. What does this mean for America's foreign policy direction?
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Unannounced War Without Debate
- The Venezuela operation is effectively a war with U.S. military buildup, bombing, CIA covert action, and abduction of Maduro.
- Glenn Greenwald argues this was enacted without election debate, congressional authorization, or clear benefit to Americans.
Ask: Who Benefits For Americans?
- Foreign wars must be judged by whether they benefit the American people, their lives, or security.
- Greenwald says the Venezuela action shows costs and risks with no identifiable American benefit.
Corporate Gains, Not Working-Class Wins
- Potential winners from regime change are multinational oil and defense firms, not U.S. working-class communities.
- Greenwald warns corporate gains rarely translate into broad American economic benefit.