The MeidasTouch Podcast Rep. Pat Ryan Responds to Trump’s Speech on Venezuela Attack
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Jan 4, 2026 
Pat Ryan, a Democratic U.S. Representative and Army veteran, discusses the fallout from Trump's recent speech about a military attack on Venezuela. He describes the invasion as a dark day for America, highlighting the potential for a never-ending war. Ryan reveals that Trump's motives center around oil and regime change, lacking a coherent plan. He underscores the parallels between current rhetoric and the lead-up to the Iraq War and emphasizes the importance of checks and balances regarding war powers.
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Action Harms U.S. Security And Reputation
- Pat Ryan says Trump's Venezuela action doesn't make Americans safer and tarnishes U.S. reputation.
- He warns it clearly starts another forever war without a coherent plan.
Regime Change Masked As Law Enforcement
- Pat Ryan frames the operation as regime change and oil-driven, not a drug mission.
- He calls Trump's language and aims reminiscent of authoritarian tactics and neocon rhetoric leading to costly wars.
Watching With His Young Sons
- Pat Ryan recounts watching the press conference with his four- and six-year-old sons.
- His six-year-old directly asked, 'why are we bombing in another country?,' which sharpened Ryan's outrage.