Rep. Pat Ryan Responds to Trump’s Speech on Venezuela Attack
January 4, 2026
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5 min read🎙️ The Voices & The Context
- The Format: This episode blends rapid-fire news reporting on a shocking geopolitical event with an intense interview, centering on Donald Trump's apparent military invasion and capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, delivered in an outraged and urgent tone that rallies listeners against perceived imperial overreach.
- The Format: This is an interview.
- The Key Players:
- Guest - Rep. Pat Ryan: Democratic Congressman from New York, a U.S. Army veteran with 27 months of combat experience in Iraq as a military intelligence officer, bringing firsthand military perspective to critique the invasion as the start of another "forever war."
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What you'll learn
- 1 **(00:00) 🎙️ Introduction: Congressman Pat Ryan**
- 2 **(03:43) Venezuela Invasion Fallout: Maduro Regime Response**
- 3 **(04:29) Casualties and Cuban Involvement**
- 4 **(05:10) Diplomatic Repercussions**
- 5 **(05:48) Trump Rejects Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado**
- 6 **(07:10) Guest Reaction: National Security and Moral Concerns**
- 7 **(07:55) Invasion Motives: Oil Over Drugs**
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Show Notes
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the instant backlash following Trump’s speech on his attack against Venezuela and Meiselas interviews Democratic Congressman Pat Ryan on his reaction to Trump’s speech.
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