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In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano breaks down the stunning takedown and arrest of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and why it may signal a major shift in U.S. power in the Western Hemisphere. Was this a smarter model than the failed regime-change disasters of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya, or the beginning of a dangerous new era of presidential authority? Professor Giordano examines what happens next as President Trump says the U.S. will run Venezuela until a safe, competent transition is possible, the strategic stakes tied to oil and hemispheric control, and the constitutional and international-law arguments now colliding in real time. He also exposes the domestic political hysteria as Venezuelans celebrate while America's activist left rushes to defend Maduro, revealing how Trump Derangement Syndrome continues to warp reality. Episode Highlights Maduro captured, Venezuela in play: why this operation was different, what comes next, and the risk of repeating past postwar transition failures Monroe Doctrine 2.0: how oil, energy leverage, and strategic denial of Russia, China, Iran, Cuba, and proxy networks reshape geopolitics in the Americas Legality and backlash: Article II authority, Congress's war-powers abdication, "international law" myths, and the left's bizarre defense of Maduro driven by anti-Trump obsession 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 Historical Implications of Regime Change 02:30 Differences in Military Operations 03:48 Success vs. Policy Outcomes 04:45 Trump's Approach to Regime Change 06:25 Lessons from Past Interventions 08:09 Public Sentiment on Foreign Policy 08:45 The Future of U.S. Involvement in Venezuela 13:34 Challenges Ahead for U.S. Policy 13:59 The Shift in U.S. Strategy 19:09 Potential Pitfalls of U.S. Involvement 23:19 Aligning Means with Ends 24:36 Geopolitical Motivations Behind the Operation 26:21 Reestablishing the Monroe Doctrine 27:36 Foreign Influence in Latin America 29:15 China and Russia's Strategic Interests 31:26 The Role of Non-State Actors 33:24 Venezuela's Oil Reserves and Geopolitical Power 36:22 Domestic Reactions and Political Ramifications 40:00 Legal and Constitutional Considerations 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!