The Jesse Kelly Show U.S. Military CAPTURES World Leader, Tim Walz ENDS His Career & Mayor Mamdani Era Begins In NYC
Jan 6, 2026
Joshua Phillip, a journalist with The Epoch Times, dissects the U.S. military's astonishing capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, detailing its geopolitical implications and the complexities of post-capture governance. Liz Collin, a senior reporter at Alpha News, reveals the shocking scale of fraud investigations plaguing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, potentially derailing his political future. Meanwhile, Lydia Moynihan from the New York Post discusses the early moves of newly elected NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, characterized by radical appointments and concerns about his approach to governance.
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A New Monroe Doctrine In Practice
- The capture signals a revived Monroe Doctrine approach, asserting U.S. dominance in the Western Hemisphere.
- Jesse Kelly and guests predict the administration will actively shape regional governments and counter hostile influence near U.S. borders.
The Hard Part Is Nation Building
- Military success is only the first phase; establishing a friendly, accepted government in Venezuela will be difficult and may turn ugly.
- Jesse Kelly warns the occupation/transition phase carries significant political and security risks.
Control Over Latin America Is The Strategic Goal
- Joshua Phillip frames the operation as control over Latin America, not primarily oil or drugs.
- He argues this could lead to similar actions against unfriendly regional leaders under restored U.S. influence.