The Glenn Beck Program Best of the Program | 1/5/26
Jan 5, 2026
Jason Buttrill, a military and intelligence analyst, joins the discussion to shed light on the strategic motivations behind Trump's Venezuela operations. They dive into how this move aligns with long-term America First goals, analyzing military implications for China and Russia. Jason praises the meticulous planning of the raid, highlighting cyber and space capabilities that played a crucial role. The conversation also touches on the multi-layered objectives of resource control and regional stability, along with insights into new content launching on Torch.
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Narco‑Terror Networks Tie To Global Adversaries
- Glenn details how Venezuela's generals run a narco-terror cartel linked to China, Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah training.
- He says the operation targeted drugs, terror, and hemispheric control simultaneously.
Speed And Strategy Matter In A Changing World
- Glenn says time is against the U.S. amid cracking financial systems and accelerating AI, so rapid strategic moves matter.
- He frames the raid as part of long‑term hemispheric strategy, not isolationism.
Two‑Hour Operation Showed Advanced Capabilities
- Jason Buttrill describes the raid as a tightly planned months‑long operation with cyber and space capabilities disabling defenses.
- He compares it to a "two‑hour war" and praises the planning and execution.
