The Megyn Kelly Show The Mission to Capture and Arrest Maduro, Somali Fraud Fallout, Mayor Mamdani Begins: AM Update 1/5
Jan 5, 2026
U.S. forces have dramatically captured Nicolás Maduro, leading to intense debate over the implications for Venezuela's future. A viral investigation highlights significant fraud linked to Somali-run childcare operations in Minnesota, causing federal payment freezes. Meanwhile, newly inaugurated Mayor Zohran Mamdani quickly revokes his predecessor's policies, pushes for tenant protections, and responds critically to the Maduro arrest, emphasizing the importance of upholding international law.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
High-Risk Precision Operation Executed
- The U.S. conducted a high-risk, precision operation to capture Nicolás Maduro without U.S. casualties.
- The mission combined months of intelligence, 150+ aircraft, and rapid extraction to bring him to New York for federal charges.
Global Power Reactions Were Mixed
- Major powers publicly condemned the operation while privately admiring U.S. military capability.
- Russia, Iran, and China decried the action as aggression and a violation of sovereignty.
Administration Frames Raid As Law Enforcement
- The administration framed the action as a law-enforcement arrest, not an invasion, to avoid needing congressional authorization.
- Critics argue it risks constitutional overreach and could provoke international condemnation and legal challenges.