On today’s episode of Patriot Switchboard, Harlan Mercer breaks down Trump’s Venezuela operation in three parts—what America did, why it happened, and what has to come next to make sure it doesn’t turn into a half-finished job. [pause]

First, the operation itself: why conservatives see decisive action in our hemisphere as leadership—not “escalation.” [pause] Second, the backlash: how the media class and Washington process addicts will try to turn strength into a scandal, hide behind “sovereignty,” and argue America into paralysis. [pause] And third, the aftermath: the pro-America checklist for the day after—security, dismantling cartel money, blocking foreign meddling, and building a real, time-bound transition that makes Venezuela a country again instead of a criminal machine. [pause]

If you want the conservative case for American leadership—and why deterrence still matters—this is everything you need to know. [pause]

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