Guests - Ava Chen, Betsy Smith, Alex Kolodin
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The Fall of Maduro: A Decisive Blow to the CCP's Global Ambitions
On January 3, 2026, U.S. forces executed a precise military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife directly from Caracas. This stunning development, carried out just hours after senior Chinese diplomats met with Maduro, has sent shockwaves through Beijing.
Ava Chen, a prominent voice from the New Federal State of China, described the event as "the greatest news of the year." She emphasized that without the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) support, the Maduro regime would have collapsed long ago.
"The CCP has been pumping money into Venezuela since 2007—about $67 billion in loans for oil," Chen explained. "They handed Maduro a lifeline when international sanctions hit. Not just money, but arms from Russia and China, and security provided by Cubans. This was a cartel business, involving drug trafficking, human trafficking, and terrorist financing."
Chen highlighted the deeper strategic implications. Venezuela, rich in natural resources, served as a key foothold for the CCP in America's backyard—the Western Hemisphere.
"The CCP's ultimate enemy is the United States," she said. "They've spent decades eroding U.S. influence, planting proxies worldwide. Latin America is too close to home. Maduro was their clown at the top, propped up to weaken America through instability, migration, and resource control."
The operation's timing proved particularly embarrassing for Beijing. Just hours before the capture, Maduro hosted Xi Jinping's special envoy for Latin America, touting their "strategic relationship." Chen noted that a Chinese scholar from Fudan University called it "really, really embarrassing" for Beijing, especially after elevating the Maduro regime to an "all-weather strategic partnership" with security commitments.
"Xi Jinping committed to Maduro personally," Chen said. "Maduro called him 'my brother' with an 'iron-clad relationship.' But when truth came, China could do nothing."
In response, the CCP declared level-one combat readiness—not against external threats, but internally. "They summoned nationwide law enforcement, intensified censorship, blocked internet traffic, and deleted posts," Chen revealed. "They're terrified Chinese people will learn about Maduro's fall and draw parallels to their own illegitimate regime. This points directly to Xi Jinping's worst nightmare: a coup from within."
Chen speculated on potential internal betrayal. "Chinese military equipment in Venezuela went silent—no alerts. Was it defective, or an insider? Even the visiting PLA diplomat might hesitate to return to Beijing, fearing suspicion."
The fallout exposes CCP vulnerabilities. "This was a slap in the face to Beijing and Russia," Chen said. "Maduro rejected generous U.S. offers, betting on his allies. It didn't work out."
Looking ahead, Chen warned of escalation in unrestricted warfare. "They'll mobilize sleeper cells in the U.S., intensify financial, media, cyber, and supply chain attacks. Next could be Cuba, reliant on Venezuelan oil. This inspires freedom movements worldwide, including in China."
Making America Healthy Again: RFK Jr.'s Overhaul of Dietary Guidelines
Shifting to domestic health policy, the Trump administration unveiled sweeping changes to U.S. dietary guidelines, spearheaded by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Betsy Brantner Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association, shared her personal transformation. "Thirty years ago, I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease—horrible inflammation, in and out of hospitals," she recounted. "Changing my diet to real food, massive protein, and cutting processed garbage cured it. No more Crohn's."
The new guidelines flip the traditional food pyramid upside down. Protein, healthy dairy, fats, whole fruits, and vegetables dominate the top; whole grains and processed foods sit at the bottom.
"RFK Jr.'s message is clear: Eat real food," Smith said. "Prioritize protein, full-fat dairy, olive oil, beef. Declare war on added sugar and seed oils—safflower, sunflower, grapeseed. Those inflame the body, contributing to obesity, diabetes, arthritis."
The reforms target government programs. "Ban junk food from SNAP, school lunches, VA meals," she explained. "Ensure healthy options in food deserts via convenience stores accepting benefits. Kids need fat and protein—not skim milk or carbs."
Smith tied this to broader costs. "Obesity and chronic disease drive healthcare expenses, paid by taxpayers. These changes improve mental health, reduce inflammation, and embrace medications like GLP-1s for weight loss."
She praised the passion behind the initiative. "It's not just money—it's quality of life. Places without our processed foods don't have our diseases."
Securing Arizona Elections: DOJ Takes Aim at Adrian Fontes
In election integrity news, the U.S. Department of Justice, under the Civil Rights Division led by Harmeet Dhillon, sued Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes for obstructing access to voter records.
State Representative Alex Kolodin, running for Secretary of State, called it a critical step. "Fontes pledged defiance, saying they'd have to jail him for the rolls," Kolodin noted. "But this isn't bravery—it's because exposure would reveal worse issues."
The lawsuit demands unredacted voter data to enforce the Civil Rights Act, protecting against discrimination and vote dilution.
"DOJ has special rights beyond public records," Kolodin explained. "Fontes claims privacy, but the federal government already has Social Security numbers."
Kolodin outlined progress. "Since 2022, we've reformed laws for security. Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap removed 300,000 unlawful registrants—some non-citizens who voted."
He proposed Florida-style reforms via constitutional amendment. "Limit extra ballots, boost confidence, turn Arizona red for a generation."
Criticizing Fontes, Kolodin said, "He's not the face of democracy—federal courts ruled he tried disenfranchising voters, violating free speech. He's undermining from the left."
Kolodin urged action. "Voters must turnout, chase ballots, support conservatives. Restore sensible governance—it's within reach with our 300,000 registration advantage."
These developments mark a bold start to 2026: assertive foreign policy curbing adversaries, health reforms promoting real nutrition, and election safeguards restoring trust.