The Charlie Kirk Show The Great Venezuela Caper and America First
Jan 5, 2026
Andy Biggs, U.S. Congressman and gubernatorial candidate from Arizona, discusses the stunning capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and its implications for American foreign policy. He argues for the America First approach while weighing the risks of nation-building. Biggs also emphasizes his vision for Arizona, focusing on economic recovery and border security. Amidst this, he highlights the need to communicate the benefits of foreign interventions to American voters worried about domestic issues.
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Legal Framing Changes The Narrative
- The Maduro capture was framed as a legal enforcement action rather than classic regime-change adventurism.
- Andy Biggs argues handing Maduro to law enforcement neutralizes many foreign‑policy objections.
Zero Casualties Make This Sellable
- Early success hinges on minimal U.S. casualties and swift execution.
- Blake Neff warns the political payoff depends on avoiding long, costly entanglement.
Restore Border Protections
- Restore border protections to reduce illegal crossings and drug flows.
- Andy Biggs emphasizes making Arizona the safest state to revive the American dream.