ThePrint CutTheClutter: Venezuela's Maduro captured,7 nations bombed:’President of Peace' Trump's Donroe doctrine & US goals
Jan 5, 2026
Nicolas Maduro's recent court appearance highlights his defiance as he faces drug trafficking charges. The podcast dives into the geopolitical implications of the US raid in Caracas and the revival of Trump's Monroe Doctrine. Listeners learn about America's historical interventions in Latin America, including lessons from past conflicts like Iraq and Afghanistan. The contrast between Trump's peace rhetoric and ongoing military strikes across multiple nations is also examined, alongside potential fallout and reactions from neighboring countries.
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Maduro's Capture Was A Major US Intervention
- The US raid arrested Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who pleaded not guilty in New York and may remain jailed for a long trial process.
- Shekhar Gupta highlights this as a bold intervention in a sizable sovereign country with uncertain consequences.
Regime Removal Risks State Collapse
- Breaking a regime risks either explosion into chaos (like Syria, Libya) or internal implosion, producing refugees and warlords.
- Gupta warns that responsibility for such outcomes would lie with Donald Trump after decapitating Venezuela's leadership.
Trump's 'Trump Corollary' To Monroe Doctrine
- Trump asserted a revived Monroe Doctrine and added a 'Trump corollary' to counter foreign (non-hemispheric) influence, naming Russia and China as outsiders.
- The National Security Strategy says the US will deny rivals the ability to position forces or control strategic assets in the Western Hemisphere.
