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The MeidasTouch Podcast

Episode: BREAKING: Trump Invades Venezuela

Date: January 3, 2026
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas
Network: MeidasTouch Network

Episode Overview

This emergency episode delivers urgent, real-time reporting on the United States’ sudden, large-scale military invasion of Venezuela, ordered by President Donald Trump. Surprised and stunned, the Meiselas brothers track developments minute-by-minute, share authenticated footage from affected areas, and passionately criticize what they characterize as an unlawful and unauthorized act of aggression. The conversation maintains the MeidasTouch signature style—blunt, direct, and unfiltered—while underscoring concerns about democracy, legality, and human consequences.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Breaking News: Invasion Confirmed

[01:06] Ben (C) opens with confirmation:
- The US has "launched a full scale invasion of Venezuela."
- Initial footage shows bombing of Carlota Air Base in Caracas.
Multiple sources and open-source intelligence are cited (OSINT Defender).
Ongoing developments:
- Helicopters and explosions over Caracas.
- Sirens blaring across Venezuela.
- Fires and explosions reported at multiple strategic targets.

2. Dramatic Footage and On-the-Ground Reporting

[02:30–06:00] The hosts air sourced videos showing:
- Dozens of US Army helicopters, including CH-47G Chinooks, over the Venezuelan capital.
- Massive secondary explosions at the port and other infrastructure targets.
- Scenes from apartment windows: flames, smoke plumes, and ongoing devastation.

3. Illegality and Lack of Congressional Authorization

[03:40; 06:30] Ben’s repeated, forceful admonitions:
- President Trump’s invasion "does not have any authority by the United States Congress."
- The action is "unlawful" and a “regime” maneuver.
- Highlights the absence of debate, oversight, or legal backing for this military action.

4. Devastation Reported Across Venezuela

[07:00+] Real-time updates on affected sites:
- Thick smoke rising from airstrikes near Fort Tiuna, southern Caracas.
- “Large fire” burning on the outskirts of La Guaira, north of Caracas.
- Airbases in Maracay and airports in northern Miranda state have been struck.
- Blackouts reported in numerous southern suburbs of Caracas due to strikes.

5. Tone: Outrage and Grave Concern

The brothers speak with evident shock and urgency; empathy for Venezuelan civilians is clear.
Re-affirm their commitment to immediate, independent reporting:
- “We’re going to keep you posted every step of the way…” ([06:32])
Criticize the administration’s disregard for legal norms and democratic process.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Ben (C) [01:06]:
“The United States has currently launched a full scale invasion of Venezuela... We're getting other footage as well of this full scale military invasion by the United States and the Trump regime against Venezuela.”
Ben (C) [03:40]:
“Donald Trump does not have any authority by the United States Congress to engage in this unlawful invasion of Venezuela taking place.”
Ben (C) [06:32]:
“Let me be clear again, Donald Trump did not receive any authorization from the United States Congress. This is an unlawful invasion as a result that's taking place before our eyes right here. We're going to keep you posted every step of the way.”
Ben (C) [09:02]:
“The invasion by the United States military and unlawful invasion currently transpiring right now. We're bringing it to you here first on the MeidasTouch Network."

Important Timestamps

[01:06] — First news of airstrikes and invasion; dramatic live reporting begins.
[02:30–06:00] — Real-time video analysis of bombings, military movements, and civilian experiences.
[03:40; 06:30] — Calls out the lack of congressional authorization and the “unlawful” nature of the invasion.
[07:00+] — Expands on geographically diverse impacts: blackouts, airbase strikes, fires.
[09:02] — Final update and rallying call to audience for continued independent coverage.

Summary

This urgent episode provides raw, live reporting of the US military’s sudden invasion of Venezuela under President Trump. The Meiselas brothers deliver rapid-fire, fact-driven updates, chilling accounts of violence, and passionate condemnation of the administration for acting without congressional consent. They emphasize their commitment to transparent, independent news while inviting their audience to stay informed and engaged.

The MeidasTouch Podcast’s blend of activism, outrage, and real-time reaction makes for a gripping and sobering listen—even for those who have not heard the episode firsthand.

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The United States has currently launched a full scale invasion of Venezuela which you saw right there was bombing by the United States military of the Carlota Air Base in Caracas, Venezuela. We're getting other footage as well of this full scale military invasion by by the United States and the Trump regime against Venezuela. Here you will see dozens of helicopters with the US army spotted over the capital of Venezuela, Caracas. Let's play this clip right here. Here you will see some footage from a vantage point over the city. Credit to OSIT Defender for bringing you some of this showing multiple explosions across the Venezuelan capital of Caracas. Let's play this clip right here. Multiple secondary explosions are seen right here while flames and smoke emanate from the port of Caracas in Venezuela. Play this clip. Here are what people are seeing outside of their apartments right now as the United States military invades Venezuela. Several explosions can be seen from this vantage point in Caracas, Venezuela. Play this clip. Air sirens are currently going off all across Venezuela as the United States military engages in this invasion of Venezuela and unlawful invasion I might add. Donald Trump does not have any authority by the United States Congress to engage in this unlawful invasion of Venezuela taking place. You can hear the air sirens right now. Let's play this clip right here. There are also reports of explosions taking place at Islay Margarita, Venezuela's largest island in the Southern Caribbean. You can take a look right here of what's going on. Play this clip.
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Now there's footage over here which appears to show US Army Ch 47G Chinooks special operation helicopters, likely of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment so A R soar over the Venezuelan capital of Caracas. Let's play this clip. Here. You'll see thick smoke rising from some sites throughout Venezuela as this invasion is underway here. You'll see, as OSINT Defender explained, smoke can be seen rising from the site of several explosions, possibly the result of airstrikes near Fort Tyuna in the southern suburbs of Venezuela's capital of Caracas. Explosions are going off all across Caracas right now in Venezuela. This is absolutely horrendous, folks as we watch this. And let me be clear again, Donald Trump did not receive any authorization from the United States Congress. This is an unlawful invasion as a result that's taking place before our eyes right here. We're gonna keep you posted every step of the way. As we get additional information here, we'll bring it to you on the Midas Touch Network. Gonna try to pull up to see if there's some additional. A large fire right here can be seen burning on the outskirts of the coast city of Laguara to the north of Venezuelan capital of Caracas. Strikes are reportedly targeting the El Liberator air Base, the headquarters of the Venezuelan Air in the Maracai, the capital of the state of Aragua in central Venezuela taking place. Airstrikes are targeting the Higorote Airport in the state of Miranda in northern Venezuela. Largest sections of the southern suburbs of Caracas are now without power as explosions and low flying aircraft can be heard by residents. Major operations as part of this United States military invasion of of Venezuela taking place. We'll be giving you updates throughout this evening and into the morning. Folks. Check back the invasion by the United States military and unlawful invasion currently transpiring right now. We're bringing it to you here first on the Midas Touch Network. Hit subscribe right now. We'll keep you posted. Let's get to 6 million subscribers.
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