Trump Ordered It…But Was Maduro’s Arrest Legal?

Trump Ordered It…But Was Maduro’s Arrest Legal?

January 20, 2026 · 32 min · Season 1 · Episode 60

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Gavin Tighe and Stephen Thiele discuss the legality and implications of the U.S. operation that led to the arrest of Nicolás Maduro.

Send us Fan Mail Did Trump just rewrite the rules of international law by capturing Nicolás Maduro? Gavin Tighe and Stephen Thiele unpack the shocking U.S. operation that saw the arrest of Venezuela’s controversial leader…without war, without permission, and without apology. Was it a bold act of justice or a dangerous display of unchecked power? Gavin and Stephen break down the legal, political, and historical implications of this high-stakes move, comparing it to past extr...

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