Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis The O'Reilly Update, January 5, 2026
Jan 5, 2026
Maduro and his wife are captured in a high-stakes operation, drawing comparisons to past military actions. The co-hosts delve into the strategic air support and critiques from the media about the raid. They discuss the implications for U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere and the significance of Venezuela's immense oil reserves. The conversation highlights the effectiveness of the mission with zero U.S. casualties, showcasing a bold approach to foreign policy.
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Targeted Capture As Modern Military Model
- A precision U.S. operation allegedly used air strikes and helicopters to capture Nicolás Maduro with minimal casualties.
- Bill O'Reilly frames this as a model of modern, targeted military leadership that avoided large-scale invasion.
Escape Attempt And Blow Torch Training
- O'Reilly recounts Maduro and his wife trying to flee into a steel safe room but failing to reach it in time.
- He adds that U.S. forces trained with blow torches to cut through steel, per President Trump.
Greenland Remarks Spark Diplomatic Pushback
- A diplomatic spat is noted where Denmark's prime minister reacted to U.S. comments about Greenland.
- O'Reilly links a social media post by an associate of Stephen Miller to renewed attention on territorial rhetoric.