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SHOCKING WEEK: US Captures Maduro + Tim Walz Quits Reelection – What It Teaches Us About Winning, Accountability & Crushing Chaos! 

January 2026 just got insane: U.S. special forces raided Venezuela, captured dictator Nicolás Maduro in a precision op (strikes, helicopters, the works), and he's now facing U.S. charges in New York. At the same time, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz bails on his 2026 run amid a billion-dollar welfare/child care fraud scandal rocking the state.

This isn't just news – it's a masterclass in consequences, leadership failures, and what happens when systems get corrupt vs. when real action gets taken.

As a former cop, entrepreneur, and investor who's built from the ground up, I break it down: mindset lessons on holding power accountable, avoiding the "Matrix" traps of bad government, and why you need to dominate in uncertain times.

If you're grinding in business, real estate, investing, or personal growth – this episode fires you up to level up no matter the headlines. Like if you're team accountability, subscribe for more raw breakdowns + success strategies, and drop a comment: What's the biggest lesson here for you?

Timestamps:

00:00: US Capture of Maduro - Operation Absolute Resolve

01:33: Geopolitical Wins from US Raid on Venezuela (The Monroe Doctrine)

03:39: Ttim Walz Drops Out of Political Race After $250M Fraud Expose

07:35: The Venezuela Regime Change Underway 

11:07: Free Speech Under Attack by Netantyahu

12:45: Elon and Trump Reunite Post-Fallout | D.O.G.E Revival?

13:53: America Infilitrated by Israel - The Big Question

17:24: Trump on Venezuela and Tim Burchett on DNC Corruption

23:00: Bitcoin, XRP, and Alts - Why the Big Surge All of a Sudden?

27:00: Outro

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