The Eric Metaxas Show #33- Rod Martin
Jan 6, 2026
Rod Martin, a political commentator known for his insights on national security and geopolitics, dives deep into the implications of the Maduro extraction. He discusses Maduro's role in drug trafficking and how Venezuela’s oil ties into global power dynamics. The conversation shifts to the geopolitical fallout affecting Cuba and Iran, and a connection to broader strategies against China. They also delve into links between Maduro and Smartmatic, touching on election integrity and the potential for legal ramifications. Martin offers a bold prediction for the U.S. economic outlook.
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Extraction As Multi-Target Strategy
- Nicolas Maduro's extraction signals a bold U.S. use of power to remove a major criminal-state leader.
- Rod Martin says this targets Venezuela's cartel-state and harms China, Russia, Iran, and Cuba simultaneously.
Cuban Doctors Sent Abroad Under Duress
- Chris recounts Cuban doctors being sent to Venezuela involuntarily in exchange for goods.
- He uses the example to illustrate Cuba's exploitation of human capital abroad.
Legal Basis For Cross-Border Arrests
- The operation was legally framed as arresting crimes against U.S. citizens, not as an act of war.
- Rod Martin emphasizes the War Powers Act allows notification, and Biden DOJ removed Maduro's immunity enabling the arrest.
