
E386 - Venezuela after Maduro with Senator Gallego and Frank Fukuyama
Published: January 10, 2026
Duration: 35:54
Ian Bremmer unpacks the fallout from the Trump administration’s dramatic operation in Caracas that captured Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro and brought him to the US to face federal charges. The raid was a stark demonstration of American power, and few are mourning the fall of a leader whose rule helped collapse Venezuela and drive millions to flee. But even with Maduro gone, the hard questions start immediately: who governs now, how long does the US stay involved, and how quickly could “stability” turn into something far messier?
First, Bremmer speaks with Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego, who say...