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Trump said the U.S. needs Venezuela’s oil and warned of more strikes. He accused Colombia’s leader of enabling the drug trade, said Cuba’s “days are numbered,” and urged Mexico to act against cartels. He also claimed Greenland is vital to U.S. security. “This is our hemisphere.”
January 5, 2026 at 7:39 AM
Trump said the U.S. needs Venezuela’s oil and warned of more strikes. He accused Colombia’s leader of enabling the drug trade, said Cuba’s “days are numbered,” and urged Mexico to act against cartels. He also claimed Greenland is vital to U.S. security. “This is our hemisphere.”
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There are times I've wondered if Karl is an op (though, of course, I know there are plenty of folks this dumb and awful in perfect sincerity).
Just before he declared holy war Sky, he was out here using the attack on Venezuela to claim that America would never again have a legitimate election.
Just before he declared holy war Sky, he was out here using the attack on Venezuela to claim that America would never again have a legitimate election.
Karl is still out there defending his posts in the comments now.
January 5, 2026 at 7:59 AM
There are times I've wondered if Karl is an op (though, of course, I know there are plenty of folks this dumb and awful in perfect sincerity).
Just before he declared holy war Sky, he was out here using the attack on Venezuela to claim that America would never again have a legitimate election.
Just before he declared holy war Sky, he was out here using the attack on Venezuela to claim that America would never again have a legitimate election.
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US President Donald Trump told reporters that the US is ready to carry out a second military strike on Venezuela if its government refuses to cooperate with his plan to ‘resolve’ the situation there, following the US abduction of President Nicolas Maduro.
January 5, 2026 at 7:50 AM
US President Donald Trump told reporters that the US is ready to carry out a second military strike on Venezuela if its government refuses to cooperate with his plan to ‘resolve’ the situation there, following the US abduction of President Nicolas Maduro.
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The fall out from the US terrorist attack and invasion on Venezuela:
1) The Supreme Court has appointed a new leader, vice president Delcy Rodríguez, this action legally invalidates the opposition’s case for election fraud, they no longer have a case to claim legitimacy.
1) The Supreme Court has appointed a new leader, vice president Delcy Rodríguez, this action legally invalidates the opposition’s case for election fraud, they no longer have a case to claim legitimacy.
January 5, 2026 at 7:46 AM
The fall out from the US terrorist attack and invasion on Venezuela:
1) The Supreme Court has appointed a new leader, vice president Delcy Rodríguez, this action legally invalidates the opposition’s case for election fraud, they no longer have a case to claim legitimacy.
1) The Supreme Court has appointed a new leader, vice president Delcy Rodríguez, this action legally invalidates the opposition’s case for election fraud, they no longer have a case to claim legitimacy.
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How incompetent are these people?
They did a regime change and forgot to change the regime. Venezuela still run by Chavistas
They did a regime change and forgot to change the regime. Venezuela still run by Chavistas
January 5, 2026 at 8:09 AM
How incompetent are these people?
They did a regime change and forgot to change the regime. Venezuela still run by Chavistas
They did a regime change and forgot to change the regime. Venezuela still run by Chavistas
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1/ Russian special forces veterans say that the US operation in Venezuela was no big deal and they could easily have done the same with their own superior capabilities. However, they haven't attempted to kidnap Zelenskyy because of their respect for international law. ⬇️
January 5, 2026 at 8:19 AM
1/ Russian special forces veterans say that the US operation in Venezuela was no big deal and they could easily have done the same with their own superior capabilities. However, they haven't attempted to kidnap Zelenskyy because of their respect for international law. ⬇️
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Al Jazeera a few minutes ago: "Thousands of govt supporters turned out on Sunday in Venezuela"
Although you wouldn't know this if you were watching #BBCBreakfast or Sky News or #GMB this morning.
Although you wouldn't know this if you were watching #BBCBreakfast or Sky News or #GMB this morning.
January 5, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Al Jazeera a few minutes ago: "Thousands of govt supporters turned out on Sunday in Venezuela"
Although you wouldn't know this if you were watching #BBCBreakfast or Sky News or #GMB this morning.
Although you wouldn't know this if you were watching #BBCBreakfast or Sky News or #GMB this morning.
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Following the fall of Maduro, many Russian war bloggers are starting to realize in what bad shape Russia is. The events in Venezuela are unanimously considered a strategic Russian defeat, and they admit that Russia is currently too weak to help any Russian allies.
January 5, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Following the fall of Maduro, many Russian war bloggers are starting to realize in what bad shape Russia is. The events in Venezuela are unanimously considered a strategic Russian defeat, and they admit that Russia is currently too weak to help any Russian allies.
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Not one word of condemnation by our government of Trump's illegal act of war in Venezuela.
Not one word.
Not one word.
January 5, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Not one word of condemnation by our government of Trump's illegal act of war in Venezuela.
Not one word.
Not one word.
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❗️Washington Post: President Trump refused to support María Corina Machado as Venezuela's leader after Maduro's ouster because she accepted the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize—an award that Trump himself had publicly coveted. Sources close to the White House called this her "ultimate sin" and noted: if
January 5, 2026 at 8:44 AM
❗️Washington Post: President Trump refused to support María Corina Machado as Venezuela's leader after Maduro's ouster because she accepted the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize—an award that Trump himself had publicly coveted. Sources close to the White House called this her "ultimate sin" and noted: if
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After attacking Venezuela, Sen Lindsey Graham standing next to Trump on Air Force One, "You just wait for Cuba"
January 5, 2026 at 9:01 AM
After attacking Venezuela, Sen Lindsey Graham standing next to Trump on Air Force One, "You just wait for Cuba"
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The attacks on Venezuela are a flagrant breach of international and US law, and Trump’s own words make it clear that control and exploitation of their massive oil reserves is his current priority
And end to fossil fuels is vital to stop fueling wars, as well as the climate crisis
And end to fossil fuels is vital to stop fueling wars, as well as the climate crisis
Greenpeace International calls for protection of Venezuelan people amid oil-driven US intervention - Greenpeace International
Greenpeace International is deeply concerned about the most recent illegal military action by President Donald Trump against Venezuela.
www.greenpeace.org
January 5, 2026 at 8:54 AM
The attacks on Venezuela are a flagrant breach of international and US law, and Trump’s own words make it clear that control and exploitation of their massive oil reserves is his current priority
And end to fossil fuels is vital to stop fueling wars, as well as the climate crisis
And end to fossil fuels is vital to stop fueling wars, as well as the climate crisis
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Venezuela latest: China demands US free Maduro - as Trump threatens military operation against 'sick' Colombia.
news.sky.com/story/venezu...
news.sky.com/story/venezu...
Venezuela latest: China demands US free Maduro - as Trump threatens military operation against 'sick' Colombia
China has told the US to free Nicolas Maduro, hours before he is expected to appear in court in New York. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has suggested Colombia could be a target for the US, calling its presi...
news.sky.com
January 5, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Venezuela latest: China demands US free Maduro - as Trump threatens military operation against 'sick' Colombia.
news.sky.com/story/venezu...
news.sky.com/story/venezu...
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As promised, a special episode on Venezuela, with the former UK ambassador in Caracas, which contains actual insight and expertise, rather than just commentators going "oh dear". A x
🚨🚨EMERGENCY EPISODE🚨🚨
Very few people can claim to have met and known 🇻🇪's Maduro, Chavez & interim president Delcy Rodriguez. Well, my guest @catheriner.bsky.social, former 🇬🇧 ambassador in Caracas, is one of them and she spoke to me earlier today.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
Very few people can claim to have met and known 🇻🇪's Maduro, Chavez & interim president Delcy Rodriguez. Well, my guest @catheriner.bsky.social, former 🇬🇧 ambassador in Caracas, is one of them and she spoke to me earlier today.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
January 5, 2026 at 9:01 AM
As promised, a special episode on Venezuela, with the former UK ambassador in Caracas, which contains actual insight and expertise, rather than just commentators going "oh dear". A x
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Trump says one of the justifications for removing Maduro was he refused to honor the results of a democratic election.
Irony is dead.
Irony is dead.
January 5, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Trump says one of the justifications for removing Maduro was he refused to honor the results of a democratic election.
Irony is dead.
Irony is dead.
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Mike Tapp told @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk this morning that Starmer cannot judge what has occurred in Venezuela until Trump offers a legal justification for the attack. But Trump may never provide one. So does that mean Starmer thinks he will be able to evade judging it forever?
January 5, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Mike Tapp told @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk this morning that Starmer cannot judge what has occurred in Venezuela until Trump offers a legal justification for the attack. But Trump may never provide one. So does that mean Starmer thinks he will be able to evade judging it forever?
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Maduro is going to appear in court today, and his lawyers are likely going to say he can’t be prosecuted cause he’s a sovereign head of state, but the US argument will likely be “no he isn’t because we don’t recognize him as such and have declared his election fraudulent”
January 5, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Maduro is going to appear in court today, and his lawyers are likely going to say he can’t be prosecuted cause he’s a sovereign head of state, but the US argument will likely be “no he isn’t because we don’t recognize him as such and have declared his election fraudulent”
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Trump attacks Venezuela: it’s all about oil
Trump's attack on Venezuela will simply lead to greater instability and uncertainty in an already dangerous world
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/world-n...
Trump's attack on Venezuela will simply lead to greater instability and uncertainty in an already dangerous world
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/world-n...
Trump attacks Venezuela: it’s all about oil
Trump's attack on Venezuela will simply lead to greater instability and uncertainty in an already dangerous world
northeastbylines.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Trump attacks Venezuela: it’s all about oil
Trump's attack on Venezuela will simply lead to greater instability and uncertainty in an already dangerous world
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/world-n...
Trump's attack on Venezuela will simply lead to greater instability and uncertainty in an already dangerous world
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/world-n...
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« Les silences du président français sur le Venezuela risquent de sonner comme un aveu d’impuissance »
« Les silences du président français sur le Venezuela risquent de sonner comme un aveu d’impuissance »
La réaction du chef de l’Etat à propos de l’enlèvement de Nicolas Maduro, qui ne dit pas un mot des modalités de l’intervention américaine, semble acter une rupture avec la tradition diplomatique française, observe, dans sa chronique, Solenn de Royer, journaliste au service politique du « Monde ».
www.lemonde.fr
January 5, 2026 at 9:22 AM
« Les silences du président français sur le Venezuela risquent de sonner comme un aveu d’impuissance »
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@graceliv.bsky.social : "The first thing to really make clear is this is a clear violation of intl law, the bombing of a sovereign country & effectively kidnapping its president.. the pretext is drug trafficking.. Venezuela doesn't produce cocaine, it doesn't produce Fentanyl..."
January 5, 2026 at 9:16 AM
@graceliv.bsky.social : "The first thing to really make clear is this is a clear violation of intl law, the bombing of a sovereign country & effectively kidnapping its president.. the pretext is drug trafficking.. Venezuela doesn't produce cocaine, it doesn't produce Fentanyl..."
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Labour ministers are touring the media this morning declining to condemn Trump's actions against Venezuela, or to answer the question of whether the UK would push back against an attempt by the USA to annexe Greenland.
Neither are difficult gotcha questions.
Neither are difficult gotcha questions.
January 5, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Labour ministers are touring the media this morning declining to condemn Trump's actions against Venezuela, or to answer the question of whether the UK would push back against an attempt by the USA to annexe Greenland.
Neither are difficult gotcha questions.
Neither are difficult gotcha questions.
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BREAKING: Multiple oil tankers hit by U.S. sanctions appear to be making a coordinated attempt to break the U.S. naval blockade on Venezuela’s energy exports by departing all at once. w/ Anatoly Kurmanaev www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/w...
Sanctioned Oil Tankers Flee Venezuela in Defiance of U.S. Blockade
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 9:10 AM
BREAKING: Multiple oil tankers hit by U.S. sanctions appear to be making a coordinated attempt to break the U.S. naval blockade on Venezuela’s energy exports by departing all at once. w/ Anatoly Kurmanaev www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/w...
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The Washpost editorial board just realized this Venezuela thing could go, erm, south pretty quickly
From “A victory for America” to “Grave challenges remain”
From “A victory for America” to “Grave challenges remain”
January 5, 2026 at 9:35 AM
The Washpost editorial board just realized this Venezuela thing could go, erm, south pretty quickly
From “A victory for America” to “Grave challenges remain”
From “A victory for America” to “Grave challenges remain”
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The pardon for Hernandez makes an obvious & absolute mockery of each & every attempt to rationalise, or even justify, Trump's treatment of Maduro. I'm not sure this single, simple point can be stressed enough. Once again, he proves his critics right & reduces his supporters to epic moral corruption.
January 5, 2026 at 9:04 AM
The pardon for Hernandez makes an obvious & absolute mockery of each & every attempt to rationalise, or even justify, Trump's treatment of Maduro. I'm not sure this single, simple point can be stressed enough. Once again, he proves his critics right & reduces his supporters to epic moral corruption.
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Labour's cowardly Mike Tapp refuses to condemn Trump for illegally attacking Venezuela and kidnapping the Venezuelan president
Jon Kay, "Has Keir Starmer decided whether Trump has breached international law?"
Coward Tapp, "Well this is complex"
Jon Kay, "Has Keir Starmer decided whether Trump has breached international law?"
Coward Tapp, "Well this is complex"
January 5, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Labour's cowardly Mike Tapp refuses to condemn Trump for illegally attacking Venezuela and kidnapping the Venezuelan president
Jon Kay, "Has Keir Starmer decided whether Trump has breached international law?"
Coward Tapp, "Well this is complex"
Jon Kay, "Has Keir Starmer decided whether Trump has breached international law?"
Coward Tapp, "Well this is complex"