Jonathan Blitzer: The Stars Aligned Against Venezuela
Episode Date: January 6, 2026Trump wanted to alpha male and take some oil, Hegseth wanted to bomb something, Rubio wanted Maduro gone, and aggrieved Stephen Miller wanted to bull...
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820 episodes transcribedTrump wanted to alpha male and take some oil, Hegseth wanted to bomb something, Rubio wanted Maduro gone, and aggrieved Stephen Miller wanted to bull...
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