The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2339 - 2026 SHOCK: Trump DEPOSES Maduro!
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Jan 5, 2026 A remarkable U.S. mission leads to the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, stirring excitement and debate. The podcast delves into the operation's intricate planning, intelligence strategies, and powerful air support. Ben shares responses from both domestic political figures and international communities, highlighting the broader implications for U.S. interests in Latin America. Meanwhile, insights from a Venezuelan guest reveal the stark realities under Maduro's regime and the potential for future transition.
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Surprise Operation Removed Maduro
- The U.S. carried out a clandestine operation, Operation Absolute Resolve, to capture Nicolás Maduro and extradite him to the U.S. for narcotrafficking charges.
- Ben Shapiro frames the mission as months of interagency planning and decisive use of special operations and airpower.
How Venezuela Collapsed Economically
- Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro transformed Venezuela from oil-rich to economically devastated through nationalization and mismanagement.
- GDP and oil production collapsed while hyperinflation and mass emigration followed, Ben Shapiro emphasizes.
Venezuela As An Adversary Hub
- Maduro aligned Venezuela with U.S. adversaries, importing Russian weapons, Chinese financing, and Iranian support including drones and Hezbollah ties.
- These relationships made Venezuela a strategic concern for U.S. national security, beyond drug trafficking.
