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Larry C. Johnson: Maduro’s Kidnapping Could Trigger a Massive US Backlash

A deep dive into the alleged U.S. kidnapping of Venezuela’s president, revealing a covert deal involving Qatar, Delta Force, and strategic oil interests. The discussion links this event to broader U.S. plans targeting Iran and undermining BRICS, while questioning the legitimacy of Maduro’s indictment and highlighting Washington’s long-standing regime-change playbook in Latin America and beyond.

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