January 28, 2026
“Gangster’s Paradise” – Sec. Rubio On The Way Forward In Venezuela
Sec. Rubio testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for the first time – since the U.S. operation in Venezuela, and provides a behind the scenes perspective on one of the biggest stories of 2026.
00:00 Introduction: Are We at War in Venezuela?
00:09 Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing Highlights
00:47 The Importance of the Hearing and Secretary Rubio’s Role
02:25 US Operations in Venezuela: Goals and Challenges
03:22 Secretary Rubio’s Explanation and Gangster’s Paradise
04:07 Economic Mechanism and US-Venezuela Relations
06:43 Senator Murphy’s Questions on Defining Success
07:29 CIA Director’s Meeting in Caracas and Embassy Plans
10:59 Congressional Concerns: War Powers and Consultation
18:06 Senator Duckworth’s Perspective on Military Options
21:17 Conclusion: What Does Winning Look Like?
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by Jenna Lee, Founder of SmartHER News
