The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show David Rutherford Show: The Venezuela Operation Just Changed The World Order
Jan 7, 2026
A flawless military operation in Venezuela has sparked a significant global power shift. Former Navy SEAL David Rutherford reveals the strategic importance of Venezuela, highlighting its pivotal role in oil and global influence. He discusses the historical ties between the U.S. and Venezuela, the rise of socialism under Hugo Chávez, and connections to drug cartels. The operation marks a potential turning point, indicating a shift from globalism to nationalism and suggesting a renewed U.S. dominance in South America.
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Operation Execution Was Exceptionally Complex
- David Rutherford argues the Venezuela operation was a highly coordinated, near-flawless military and intelligence effort involving JSOC, CIA, DIA, FBI, Navy, Air Force, and embassy assets.
- He says such an operation required thousands of planning hours and integrated geopolitical strategy, not a spontaneous action.
Precursor Moves Set The Stage
- Rutherford links prior actions like drug boat strikes and repositioning naval assets as preparatory moves for the Venezuela operation.
- He frames those actions as part of a broader campaign to create the opportunity and legal/political cover for the strike.
Assaulter Mindset In High-Stakes Raids
- Rutherford recalls the mindset on assault helicopters: focus on mission, comms, casualty points, and your exact role under extreme pressure.
- He emphasizes elite units train nearly year-round to synchronize every role during such raids.
