The Michael Knowles Show What "Unprecedented" Actions The U.S. Took In Venezuela In 4 Mins
Jan 10, 2026
Dive into the surprising U.S. actions in Venezuela, where Trump claims to have captured Maduro. Explore the backlash from political figures like Kamala Harris and discover the historical context of U.S. interventions in Latin America. With a tally of 88 interventions since 1846, it's evident that this is not an isolated incident. Learn how recent developments spark fierce global debate while grappling with the complexities of geopolitics in just five minutes.
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Arrest Had Legal Foundations
- Michael Knowles argues the arrest of Nicolás Maduro had legal basis including a long-standing warrant and allegations of drug trafficking and theft of U.S. property.
- He notes many countries did not recognize Maduro's legitimacy after his contested reelection, strengthening the legal argument.
Bipartisan Precedent Exists
- Knowles points out that the prior U.S. administration had pursued the same policy, even offering a $25 million reward to capture Maduro.
- He uses this to challenge Democratic criticism of Trump's operation as novel or unlawful.
Intervention Is Historically Precedented
- Michael Knowles rejects the claim that U.S. intervention in Venezuela was unprecedented by cataloguing 88 prior interventions in Latin America since 1846.
- He highlights numerous regime changes the U.S. helped effect over the 19th and 20th centuries to show precedent.