The Jesse Kelly Show Hour 2: Leaking the Raid
Jan 6, 2026
The discussion delves into the complexities of Venezuela post-Maduro and the challenges of establishing a democratic government. It touches on the regional implications of cartel influence and how U.S. policy could shift in response. There are strong critiques of leaks during military operations and calls for accountability against them. The comparison of the Democratic establishment to a mafia reveals a tangled web of self-preservation. Finally, the conversation explores how perceived strength historically deters adversaries.
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Medal Of Honor Monday: Robert D. Booker
- Jesse Kelly reads Private Robert D. Booker’s Medal of Honor citation from WWII and honors his sacrifice.
- Booker advanced under fire, silenced enemy guns, and died encouraging his squad.
Governing After The Raid
- The U.S. now controls Venezuela's top leadership and faces the hard task of building governance from scratch.
- Replacing a regime requires balancing Venezuelan popular will with a government amenable to U.S. interests.
Conflicting Goals For Regime Choice
- Installing a new government must both reflect Venezuelan preferences and avoid hostility to the U.S.
- Those two goals can directly conflict, making post-raid state-building especially difficult.