Ruslan KD Podcast The Venezuela Situation Just Got Insane...
Jan 6, 2026
Tensions rise as Venezuelan citizens protest following the shocking capture of Maduro. The discussion delves into the implications of U.S. military involvement and legal precedents set by past operations. Experts weigh in on U.S. constitutional and international law while concerns about long-term occupation loom. The crisis reveals the humanitarian disaster in Venezuela, with hyperinflation leading to mass migration. Finally, hopes for democratic elections after Maduro's ouster spark a debate on foreign influence and the role of resources in geopolitics.
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Surgical Extraction Framed As Law Enforcement
- The U.S. extracted Nicolás Maduro in a night operation framed as law enforcement rather than an act of war.
- Ruslan argues this framing avoids War Powers issues and echoes the Noriega precedent.
Constitutional Basis Cited For The Raid
- Article II and limited operations are cited to justify the raid under U.S. law.
- Ruslan and experts say the operation likely fits the Noriega precedent and therefore was probably legal.
Venezuela Lowers U.S. Middle East Energy Risk
- Controlling Venezuelan oil reduces U.S. dependence on Middle East routes and the Strait of Hormuz.
- The takeover could lower transit risk and strategic costs tied to protecting Persian Gulf shipping lanes.
