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
