The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2340 - MASTERSTROKE: Trump’s Venezuela Coup Ends The Iraq Syndrome
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Jan 6, 2026 The podcast dives into President Trump’s bold actions leading to Nicolas Maduro's ouster in Venezuela, analyzing the implications for U.S. foreign policy. It highlights the strategic moves to leverage oil and the role of various international players. A thrilling account of the capture operation sheds light on CIA tactics and the resulting regional effects. There's also a discussion on how Trump’s approach differs from previous interventions, alongside political scandals closer to home, including Tim Walz's exit from the race amid fraud allegations.
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Maduro's Capture Signals Policy Shift
- The U.S. captured and extradited Nicolás Maduro, beginning a complex legal and political transition.
- Ben Shapiro argues this act signals a broader rollback of the 'Iraq syndrome' in U.S. foreign policy.
Sustain Leverage To Force Real Change
- The U.S. must sustain pressure on Venezuela (oil embargo, control of commerce, military presence) to enforce transition terms.
- Shapiro advises continued, calibrated leverage to compel a durable shift away from authoritarian control.
Military Figures Control The Outcome
- Venezuelan military and security chiefs like Cabello and Padrino remain key power brokers after Maduro's capture.
- Shapiro warns their cooperation or resistance will determine whether the regime transition succeeds.