The Jesse Kelly Show Hour 1: We Are So Back
Jan 6, 2026
The show dives deep into the recent raid on Venezuela and the significance of capturing Maduro. The discussion highlights the precision of the U.S. military operation and explores motives behind it beyond just oil and drugs. Insights on the Monroe Doctrine reveal its historical importance in U.S. foreign policy and hemispheric security. The podcast also analyzes the growing influence of China and Russia in Latin America. Lastly, it contrasts Mexico's challenges with those of Cuba and Colombia, emphasizing the narco-state issue.
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Host's Morning Reaction To The Raid
- Jesse Kelly describes his morning reaction to messages about Maduro's capture and his immediate excitement.
- He recalls waking, seeing many texts, and realizing the raid had occurred, which set his nerding-out tone for the show.
U.S. Military Superiority Enables High-Risk Raids
- Jesse Kelly emphasizes U.S. military superiority and elite capabilities compared with other countries' forces.
- He argues elite training, culture, and resources let U.S. forces execute high-risk precision raids successfully.
Empire State Building Turnstile Fumble
- Jesse Kelly recounts screwing up simple logistics with nine people entering the Empire State Building as an example of coordination difficulty.
- He uses that small failure to contrast how complex and precise the Maduro extraction had to be.