Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis What Happened in Venezuela and Was the CIA Involved?, Colombia’s President Responds to Trump’s Threats & Ken Silverstein Weighs in on Media Deception
Jan 7, 2026
Investigative reporter Ken Silverstein, known for his incisive take on media and political issues, joins the discussion on the potential CIA involvement in Venezuela's chaos. They explore whether militarized deals were made prior to Maduro's capture and criticize the Associated Press for alleged anti-Trump bias in its reporting. The conversation delves into elite media's role in shaping public narrative and the ramifications of skewed reporting on the country. Additionally, they touch on Colombian President Gustavo Petro's provocative stance against Trump.
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CIA-Military Coordination Explains The Raid
- Bill O'Reilly argues the CIA cultivated sources and coordinated with military elements to enable the Delta Force capture of Maduro.
- He concludes such deals explain how a foreign raid succeeded without gunfire and widespread resistance.
CIA Influence Persists In Latin America
- O'Reilly asserts the CIA effectively runs operations from the U.S. embassy in Venezuela without a confirmed ambassador.
- He argues that long-standing CIA influence in Latin America makes covert action plausible and routine.
Petro's Guerrilla Past Shapes His Posture
- Bill recounts Gustavo Petro's background as an M19 guerrilla and frames him as a Marxist who won't be easily deposed.
- He contrasts Petro with Maduro, saying Petro's army would fight to protect him.
