Bannon`s War Room Episode 5051: What Comes Next For Venezuela; Remembering J6 Five Years Later
Jan 7, 2026
In this engaging discussion, Sam Faddis, a former CIA officer, shares insights on the recent seizure of a tanker linked to Venezuela, delving into the shadowy operations behind it. Captain Jim Fennell offers expertise on naval strategies, debating blockade versus quarantine tactics. Cody Weddle provides on-the-ground updates from the Venezuela-Colombia border, highlighting the current power dynamics. The conversation also touches on January 6 accountability and the ongoing geopolitical implications of U.S. actions in Venezuela.
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Seizing The Dark Fleet Changes The Rules
- The U.S. interdicted a ‘dark fleet’ tanker linked to Venezuela to enforce sanctions and prevent oil reaching adversaries.
- Sam Faddis and Stephen Bannon framed the seizure as changing the rules of the game against sanction evasion.
How The Dark Fleet Evades Sanctions
- The "dark fleet" uses flag-switching and ship-to-ship transfers to evade sanctions and supply adversaries.
- Faddis said the U.S. will now remove those pieces from play rather than rely solely on legal proceedings.
Don’t Test The Quarantine
- Do not attempt to run the U.S. quarantine or blockade with sanction-evasion tankers because interdiction will follow.
- Faddis warned operators that seized vessels will be taken and removed from their control.