Join Sam Bushman and Lowell Nelson from Campaign for Liberty on this hard-hitting episode of Liberty RoundTable as they dissect the constitutional crisis surrounding the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela. Broadcasting live from the Rocky Mountains on January 12, 2026, this episode delivers truth-telling analysis that mainstream media refuses to cover.
In this comprehensive discussion, Sam and Lowell examine Ron Paul's latest article "Regime Change Nation Building: They Are Back," Judge Andrew Napolitano's scathing critique titled "Lawless Presidency," and David Stockman's detailed economic analysis of Trump's Venezuela operation. The hosts expose how the capture of President Maduro occurred without congressional authorization, violating the Constitution's separation of powers.
Key topics covered include:
- The troubling parallels between Venezuela and the failed Iraq War
- Why the stated justifications (drugs and oil) make no economic sense
- How Congress was notified AFTER the operation, not before
- The Monroe Doctrine's true meaning versus modern misinterpretations
- Senator Lindsey Graham's push for regime change in Cuba and Iran next
- The dangerous precedent of presidential overreach without congressional approval
- Why this matters for God, family, and country
This isn't about defending Maduro or Venezuela—it's about defending the Constitution and the rule of law that protects American liberty.
Call to Action:
Don't let this constitutional crisis go unanswered! Visit CampaignForLiberty.org to get educated and take action. Contact your congressional representatives TODAY and demand they uphold their constitutional duty. Call the White House and tell them to stop unconstitutional military interventions. Read the full articles at RonPaulInstitute.org and share this episode with everyone who cares about preserving our Republic. The Constitution is just a piece of paper unless WE THE PEOPLE enforce it. Make your voice heard before it's too late!
TIME MARKERS - KEY TOPICS:
0:00 - Introduction & Show Opening
0:55 - Ron Paul's Article: "Regime Change Nation Building - They Are Back"
- Venezuela military operation and capture of Maduro
- Comparison to Iraq War failures
3:00 - Congressional Authority Issues
- Mike Lee's constitutional concerns
- Congress notified AFTER the operation
- Oil interests and regime change
5:11 - Ron Paul's Conclusion
- NeoCon operation pattern
- Special interests profiting while people suffer
6:05 - History of Regime Change Operations
- 193+ operations since 1953
- CIA's role in nation building
- Predictions for Venezuela's future
9:49 - Judge Napolitano's "Lawless Presidency" Article
- Constitutional perspective
- International law violations
13:05 - Judge Napolitano's Analysis Continues
- Trump's constitutional violations
- Marco Rubio's justifications debunked
- Emergency claims examined
17:30 - Constitutional Authority & Tenth Amendment
- Madisonian vs. Hamiltonian views
- Presidential power expansion
20:35 - Judge Napolitano's Conclusion
- "Might makes right presidency"
- Lawless, authoritarian machine
22:00 - Call to Action
- Contact White House and Congress
- Melt the phone lines to Washington
30:05 - David Stockman's Analysis Begins
- Drug war critique
- Venezuela's minor role (8% of cocaine supply)
33:20 - Cocaine Fatality Statistics
- Comparison with alcohol and tobacco
- Drug war economics
35:00 - Venezuela Oil Analysis
- Heavy oil vs. sweet crude
- Economic losses of $30-50 per barrel
- Only 2% of global production
39:00 - Real Reasons for Intervention
- Venezuela-Iran-Hezbollah connections
- Israeli government's interest
40:00 - Three Key Lessons (Ryan McMahon)
- Constitution means nothing
- International law applies selectively
- Democracy doesn't matter
44:15 - Monroe Doctrine Discussion Begins
- What Americans were taught vs. reality
- Trump's misuse of the doctrine
46:30 - Monroe Doctrine: What It Actually Says
- Focus on European colonial imperialism only
- No authorization for regime change
- Non-interference policy
48:00 - Monroe Doctrine Violations
- War with Mexico (1848)
- Modern misinterpretations
- Greenland discussion
54:25 - Final Summary & Closing
- Constitution as supreme law
- Campaign for Liberty resources
- Call to action