Ben Shapiro Reacts To Woke TikToks: Venezuela Meltdowns

Summary

Podcast Summary: Ben Shapiro Reacts To Woke TikToks: Venezuela Meltdowns

Podcast: The Ben Shapiro Show
Episode Date: January 10, 2026
Host: Ben Shapiro / The Daily Wire
Main Theme:
Ben Shapiro responds to viral TikTok reactions from left-wing and socialist commentators regarding the US-led military ouster of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro. Ben analyzes and mocks what he calls “woke” responses, provides background on Venezuela’s political plight, critiques US intervention critics, and reflects on ideological divides over socialism and American influence.

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Episode Overview

In this episode, Ben Shapiro dives into leftist TikTok reactions to the US deposing Nicolas Maduro. He challenges the validity of pro-Maduro arguments, offers context on Venezuela's decline under socialism, and sharply criticizes American and Venezuelan anti-US commentators. The episode features a mix of sarcastic commentary, pointed rebuttals, and characteristic Shapiro wit, with cameos from Donald Trump soundalikes and panelists.

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Key Discussion Points

1. Debunking Pro-Maduro Narratives

• TikTok Claims: Pro-Maduro TikTokers assert that most Venezuelans support Maduro and that opposition leaders are unpopular.
  • Quote [00:39]: “They don't tell you that the majority of Venezuelans actually love Maduro… 91% of Venezuelans hold an unfavorable view of the opposition leader…” – Left-wing Venezuelan Supporter
• Ben's Counter:
  • He attributes the polling to lack of free speech under dictatorship.
  • Quote [00:58]: “Or maybe the reason that that poll said what it said is because there's no freedom of speech in Venezuela and it's a controlled communist dictatorship.” – Ben Shapiro

2. American “Imperialism” in Focus

• Critics Claim: US actions are imperial and only benefit corporations.
  • Quote [01:26]: “Imperialism. For what? So a multinational corporation can't get profit.” – Socialist Commentator
• Ben's Satire: Mocks the “Globo Homo” conspiracy term and accuses critics of fear-mongering.
  • Quote [01:34]: “My goodness. That's just a horror movie... charter member of Globo Homo.” – Ben Shapiro
  • Quote [02:13]: “And I was informed that Global Homo was behind the Mizuru ouster. So I have been misinformed by someone.” – Ben Shapiro

3. Critiquing American and Venezuelan Left-Wing Arguments

• Anti-US Sentiments: Venezuelan TikTokers warn against US control of their country.
  • Quote [02:19]: “You do not want to be controlled by the United States. They will drain you of all your resources and then leave you in a worse state... ” – Venezuelan Anti-US Speaker
• Ben's Response: Calls out hypocrisy and defends American presence.
  • Quotes [02:36, 02:51]:
    • “United States citizens don't even want to be in this country. ...Then get the out. We don't want you here.”
    • “You're not going to revolution anything.” – Ben Shapiro
  • Rips into Maduro’s and Chavez’s record, citing economic collapse:
    • “Venezuela nationalized its oil industry... They took one of the most oil rich places on planet Earth and turned it into a hole... whiny horse's ass.” – Ben Shapiro [03:03]

4. Reactions from US Progressive and Socialist Figures

• Zahra Mandani’s Statement: Criticism of regime change and violation of international law.
  • Quote [04:08]: “Being opposed to pursuit of regime change, to the violation of federal and international law, and a desire to see that be consistent...” – Zahra Mandani
• Ben’s Sarcasm:
  • Implies Trump wouldn’t care about such opposition, dismisses “terrorism supporter” label.
    • “Imagine Trump on the other line... I'm so upset.” – Ben Shapiro [03:51]
    • “I need to hear about consistency on international law from this terrorism supporter...” – Ben Shapiro [04:19]

5. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Tweet

• Her Critique: Claims Trump’s actions aren’t about drugs but about oil and regime change; accuses Trump of distraction tactics.
  • Quote [05:19]: “If it was [about drugs], Trump wouldn’t have pardoned one of the largest narco traffickers in the world last month... It’s about oil and regime change.”
• Ben’s Response:
  • Acknowledges oil motive, dismisses distraction hypothesis as absurd.
  • Quote [06:23]: “That’s the beautiful thing about Donald J. Trump. Ain’t no brain-mouth filter. Whatever he's thinking goes right out the front of that face.” – Ben Shapiro

6. Broader Reflections on Venezuela and Socialism

• Venezuela’s Fall from Grace: Ben offers economic data to illustrate mismanagement and corruption under socialist rule.
  • Quote [03:03]: “1999, $4,000 GDP per capita before Chavez takes over. Today... $3,000 GDP per capita... they literally sliced their oil output by three quarters...”
• Sarcastic Comparison: Shapiro riffs on Americans who claim they’d trade Trump for Maduro, suggests those dissatisfied should simply leave for Venezuela.
  • “I would trade them in one heartbeat for people who don't want Nicolas Maduro to run America, go away. We should deport you...” – Ben Shapiro [08:39]

7. Comic Relief: Trump Impersonator’s Message to Venezuela

• Fake Trump Speech: Satirical exaggerated “Spanglish” address celebrating regime change, promising a party “with mucho mariachi, sexy mamacitas and delicious margaritas.”
  • Quote [09:21]: “We’re going to make Venezuela grande again. Mucho grande. El bigger, better than ever before. ... Let’s make el Venezuela grande again...” – “Donald Trump” Impersonation
• Ben’s Joke: Suggests Trump could win running on such a platform in Venezuela.
  • “If Donald Trump actually went to Venezuela and ran on that platform, he would win.” – Ben Shapiro [09:55]

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Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• Ben Shapiro, on Venezuelan polling:
  “Or maybe the reason that that poll said what it said is because there's no freedom of speech in Venezuela and it's a controlled communist dictatorship.” [00:58]

• On critics of US involvement:
  “My goodness. That's just a horror movie. You open the closet and that's just can’t catch me. I’m the gingerbread.” – Ben Shapiro [01:34]

• On resources and socialism:
  “They took one of the most oil rich places on planet Earth and turned it into a hole. And this lady is here lecturing about how America is going to drain Venezuela of its resources. This whiny horse's ass.” – Ben Shapiro [03:03]

• On Americans wanting Maduro over Trump:
  “I would trade them in one heartbeat for people who don't want Nicolas Maduro to run America, go away. We should deport you. Go away. Revoke your citizenship. Go away. We don't want you here.” – Ben Shapiro [08:39]

• Trump impersonator's “Make Venezuela Grande Again” message:
  “We’re going to have a big beautiful fiesta... Let's make el Venezuela grande again. Arriba El Venezuela amigos.” [09:21]

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Key Segments & Timestamps

• [00:39–01:11] — Debunking pro-Maduro TikTok arguments
• [01:20–01:49] — Critique and satire of “imperialism” and “Globo Homo”
• [02:19–03:03] — Rebuttals to anti-US Venezuelans; economic context
• [03:44–04:19] — US progressive critiques, Shapiro’s dismissal
• [05:19–06:23] — Ocasio-Cortez’s response and Ben’s mockery of “distraction” claims
• [07:36–08:19] — Americans praising Maduro, Ben’s counter-populist argument
• [09:21–09:55] — Trump impersonator’s parody address, Ben’s concluding jokes

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Summary Takeaway

Ben Shapiro’s episode is a spirited, satirical takedown of “woke” US and Venezuelan social media reaction to Maduro’s ousting by US intervention. He criticizes left-wing hypocrisy, highlights Venezuela’s economic collapse under socialism, and lampoons progressive resistance to American intervention. Through sharp wit and data-backed arguments, Shapiro upholds a staunchly conservative, intervention-justifying stance—while providing comic relief and memorable sound bites.

Transcript

[Donald Trump]

Late last night and early today, at my direction, the United States armed forces conducted an extraordinary military operation in the capital of Venezuela.

[Ben Shapiro]

All right, folks, today we are going to check with our woke friends over at TikTok to see how they're taking the news that Nicolas Maduro, the communist dictator of Venezuela, has been deposed. This video is sponsored by our friends at Policy Genius.

[Left-wing Venezuelan Supporter]

They don't tell you that the majority of Venezuelans actually love Maduro and stand with him. Venezuelans right now are literally going out to rally for Maduro. And not only that, 91% of Venezuelans hold an unfavorable view of the opposition leader who literally called for Netanyahu to invade their own country. That is why you should listen to Venezuelan people themselves and actually read about them.

[Ben Shapiro]

I don't know. Or maybe the reason that that poll said what it said is because there's no freed of speech in Venezuela and it's a controlled communist dictatorship.

[Donald Trump]

Oh.

[Ben Shapiro]

Oh, my God. It totally is.

[Zahra Mandani]

It is 100%.

[Ben Shapiro]

Oh, my God. Maybe it's that. You know what I can see is that the last several elections have had to be rigged by Chavez and Maduro in order to ensure their victory.

[Socialist Commentator]

Trump said the United States.

[Ben Shapiro]

Sweet baby Jesus.

[Socialist Commentator]

Venezuela.

[Ben Shapiro]

Woo.

[Socialist Commentator]

A colony.

[Ben Shapiro]

Whoa.

[Socialist Commentator]

Imperialism. For what? So a multinational corporation can't get profit.

[Ben Shapiro]

My goodness. That's just a horror movie. You open the closet and that's just can't catch me. I'm the gingerbread. Holy. She seems, I gotta say, just by the look of her, like a charter member of Globo Homo.

[Narrator/Explainer]

Globo Homo is a portmanteau of globalist and the slur Homo. It emerged around 2016 and is used to allege a vast global conspiracy designed to destroy traditional culture and values and replace them with a single corporate, progressive and de sexed worldview that promotes an LGBTQ agenda.

[Ben Shapiro]

And I was informed that Global Homo was behind the Mizuru ouster. So I have been misinformed by someone.

[Venezuelan Anti-US Speaker]

To every Venezuelan cheering right now. You do not want to be controlled by the United States. They will drain you of all your resources and then leave you in a worse state than you are right now. We're also under a dictatorship.

[Ben Shapiro]

Oh, my God.

[Venezuelan Anti-US Speaker]

Now we are in charge of your country.

[Ben Shapiro]

Shut up. United States citizens don't even want to be in this country. I can't. I can't. Then get the out. We don't want you here. We don't want you here. You leave. Get out. No one wants you here. You hate this country so much. From your iPhone with your septum ring. What the.

[Venezuelan Anti-US Speaker]

We want a revolution from our own country.

[Ben Shapiro]

You're not going to revolution anything.

[Venezuelan Anti-US Speaker]

We've taken over your country is to steal all your oil and resources and leave you as impoverished as possible. Because we're in imperial empire.

[Ben Shapiro]

Okay, first of all, best empire ever. Second of all, we're the empire that generates, you know, oil revenue for the people of Venezuela. 1999, $4,000 GDP per capita before Chavez takes over. Today, 27 years later, $3,000 GDP per capita. Why? Venezuela nationalized its oil industry and made it totally ineffectual. They literally sliced their oil output by three quarters. They took one of the most oil rich places on planet Earth and turned it into a hole. And this lady is here lecturing about how America is going to drain Venezuela of its resources. This whiny horse's ass. Get her out of here. Ridiculous. Referring me to Mark Levin. Get her out of here. Okay, now it's time for a reaction from the socialist dictator of New York.

[Zahra Mandani]

Zahra Mandani called the President and spoke with him directly to register my opposition to this act.

[Ben Shapiro]

Can you hear? Imagine Trump on the other line. He picks up, he's got this little piss aunt calling him like, I'm really, really upset. I'm so upset.

[Donald Trump]

So smart. You sound so smart.

[Ben Shapiro]

It's like Donald Trump is a flying. Okay, Zara, now that you've said international, get out of here. Get out of here with this.

[Zahra Mandani]

Being opposed to a pursuit of regime change, to the violation of federal and international law, and a desire to see that be consistent each and every day.

[Ben Shapiro]

Well, you know, I need to hear about consistency on international law from this terrorism supporter. I'm sure Trump took his call. Yes, I'm sure he was deeply involved in all the decision making. Czar and Mamdani, what a ridiculous figure he is. Goodness gracious. The holidays, it's a great time to spend time with family, with your parents. And you know, you realize the things that actually matter are the things that are family related. And the biggest thing is making sure that your family is secure. Now there's a weight that sits on you when you have a family making sure they're taken care of. Everything is in place if, God forbid, something happens. And when it comes to life insurance, it can feel overwhelming to even know where to start. That's where our sponsor, policygenius, comes in. It's an online insurance marketplace where you can compare quotes from top insurers side by side, completely free. No jumping around between websites, no endless phone calls. What really stands out is their team actually works for you. They're licensed agents who actually help you figure out what you need, not what some company just wants to sell you. They walk you through coverage, amounts, prices, all of it. No guesswork, just straight answers. They handle the paperwork, they answer your questions, and they just take that weight off your shoulders. You get clarity on what you need and you can move forward fast. With the new year coming up, it's the perfect time to lock this in and start 2025 with real peace of mind. Check out Policygenius. They've got thousands of five star reviews from people who finally found the right policy for their needs. You'll thank yourself later with policy genius. Real users have gotten 20 year $2 million policies for just 53 bucks a month. Ease the weight of protecting a wonderful life. Head on over to policygenius.com Shapiro to compare life insurance quotes from top companies. See how much you could save. That's policygenius.com Shapiro and now a tweet from Alexandra Ocasio Cortez. So fresh. So she knows she's not so fresh anymore. And she's not even so face anymore, but she's still out there tweeting, quote, it's not about drugs. If it was, Trump wouldn't have pardoned one of the largest narco traffickers in the world last month. Okay, so first of all, I will point out that that narco trafficker that he pardoned is no longer involved in narco trafficking. So I was against the pardon, but that guy's not actually currently narco trafficking. It's about oil and regime change. Okay? Trump literally said both those things, so no great revelation there. And they need a trial now to pretend that it isn't. They're not pretending. Trump literally said it's about oil and regime change. That's the beautiful thing about Donald J. Trump. Ain't no brain mouth filter. Whatever he's thinking goes right out the front of that face. And then Alexander Ocasio Cortez says that this is to distract from Epstein and skyrocketing health care costs. Yes, I'm sure that the best he could do to distract from Jeffrey Epstein was a magnificent military operation in the middle of the night to extradite the Venezuelan dictator like Lady. I'm just going to point out that I'm not sure there will ever be a president as popular again with Venezuelans as Donald J. Trump is at this very moment. Oh, it's Michael Knowles. Oh, no, sorry, that's Rachel Maddow. Same difference.

[Narrator/Explainer]

Cool.

[Unidentified Commentator]

In your heart of hearts, when you, when you think about what the United States just did, I think there are very few Americans right now who have any idea why the United States did this.

[Ben Shapiro]

What do you mean? I mean we know precisely why the United States did this.

[Donald Trump]

We're just a couple old men in.

[Ben Shapiro]

From Dallas and well, we're itching like.

[Donald Trump]

A hound to give you something you want here.

[Ben Shapiro]

Here's the thing. It doesn't take a gigantic complex political analysis here. Maduro, bad. Maduro yelled at the United States for literally a decade and none of your democratic presidents did anything about it. Hugo Chavez was doing this since 1999. I'm not like what's make me. The strongest case against that does not rely on a hypothetical involving things that aren't going to happen, like hundreds of thousands of American troops on the ground in Venezuela. Give me the hypothetical. Seriously.

[Spanish-speaking Venezuelan Supporter]

Hands off Venezuela. Hands off Venezuela.

[Ben Shapiro]

This is a beautiful woman.

[Spanish-speaking Venezuelan Supporter]

President Maduro. La lucha segue.

[Ben Shapiro]

Gotta read the translation off Google Translate.

[Spanish-speaking Venezuelan Supporter]

Socialismo. Ben, Celeste, I need to look up.

[Ben Shapiro]

On Google Translate what I'm about to say. Would you trade Trump for Maduro?

[Left-wing Venezuelan Supporter]

Yeah, one, I mean, I think Trump, I think Maduro was democratically elected.

[Ben Shapiro]

Probably. Yeah, sure.

[Moderate Commentator]

More than likely, yes, of course.

[Socialist Commentator]

If there's a Nicholas Maduro out here who's going to bring us to revolution, I will support that movement.

[Moderate Commentator]

I would rather have a bus driver in charge than, than a billionaire. Okay, let's put it that way. Nicholas Mauro could come and be our president. Oh, any day. Any day. Look, he said all the check marks are there. He's not white. Okay? He's a minority. Okay. He looks a little too much like Saddam Hussein though.

[Ben Shapiro]

That's a fair point. That last part is true. But. Okay, so, so here's my deal, okay? I keep hearing about this heritage American stuff. Like, okay, you have ancestors who come from the United States, therefore you're more American than people who are fresh off the boat. Ok, well, in a certain sense, kind of. A little, maybe. Kind of for the moment. But I will just tell you, if those people in this video, the ones who are saying they'll trade Trump for Maduro, I'll bet you that some of these people have ancestors going back multi generations in the United States. And I would trade them in one heartbeat for people who don't want Nicolas Maduro to run America, go away. We should deport you. Go away. Revoke your citizenship. Go away. We don't want you here. So now it's time for another social media reaction. I don't think this is a woke one. I just think this is a great one. Here we go.

[Donald Trump]

All amigos Joe soy so Presidento and Senor Donaldo J Trumpo. Your ex presidento, Senor Maduro is no longer your presidento. He kept talking, you know, around though. And he ultimately found out though. Anyway, we're going to make Venezuela grande again. Mucho grande. El bigger, better than ever before. We're going to drill baby, drill. We're going to have a big beautiful fiesta. All the tacos you want, mucho mariachi, sexy mamacitas and delicious margaritas. Let's make el Venezuela grande again. Arriba El Venezuela amigos.

[Ben Shapiro]

Can I just say that if Donald Trump actually went to Venezuela and ran on that platform, he would win. It is hard for me to believe he would lose on that platform. Inexactly that Spanglish mako greater the wokes who like Maduro, they can go to a place like Venezuela under Maduro there are many of them on earth and I hope that they do. I hope they go there and they enjoy for two reasons. One, maybe their lives will be better. Maybe they will get what they have sought all along. And second, I won't have to watch their tiktoks anymore because there's no TikTok in these places. Because the government doesn't allow them to do this stupid stuff because the first amendment doesn't exist in those places. Alrighty. Well if you have more suggestions for people who annoy me, leave them in the comments below.