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Rick Wilson On The Mess Trump Made In Venezuela - Fast Politics w/ Molly Jong-Fast
Rick Wilson and Molly Jong-Fast delve into the complexities of U.S. foreign intervention, particularly focusing on a hypothetical scenario involving Venezuela. They discuss the implications of possible American involvement in Venezuelan oil fields and the expected geopolitical repercussions. Wilson emphasizes the lessons not learned from previous U.S. interventions in Iraq and Afghanistan, suggesting that actions driven solely by resource acquisition are doomed to fail as they lack fundamental value-based motivations.
The conversation transitions into the potential domestic political fallout for the U.S., predicting that these ventures could contribute to significant Republican losses in upcoming elections. Wilson and Jong-Fast also explore the broader strain on Trump's administration, highlighting the cracks forming within the Republican Party and the potential ramifications of continued support for the Trump doctrine. The conversation projects a sense of urgency and a call for reevaluation of both foreign policies and domestic party alignments. - 01/04/2026.