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Divided Right: MAGA Voices Clash Over Venezuela Invasion

1/6/2026

Summary

Story summary

MAGA commentators face backlash for supporting U.S. President Donald Trump’s invasion of Venezuela.
Nick Fuentes (MAGA commentator) and Alex Jones (InfoWars) defended ousting Nicolás Maduro, with Fuentes urging, "TAKE THE OIL."
Critics within far-right, including Owen Shroyer (former InfoWars host), labeled the support as misguided.
Alex Jones argued the action aligns with a "globalist rules-based order."
Jones's former attorney expressed regret over his regime-change advocacy, underscoring divisions within right-wing policy.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. invasion of Panama on December 20, 1989, aimed to depose Manuel Noriega, reflecting a shift in U.S. foreign policy following failed negotiations and rising tensions. With over 27,000 troops deployed, the operation resulted in significant casualties, including 23 U.S. soldiers and hundreds of Panamanian civilians. This intervention set a precedent for future U.S. actions in Latin America, echoing current calls for regime change in Venezuela.

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Story summary

MAGA commentators face backlash for supporting U.S. President Donald Trump’s invasion of Venezuela.
Nick Fuentes (MAGA commentator) and Alex Jones (InfoWars) defended ousting Nicolás Maduro, with Fuentes urging, "TAKE THE OIL."
Critics within far-right, including Owen Shroyer (former InfoWars host), labeled the support as misguided.
Alex Jones argued the action aligns with a "globalist rules-based order."
Jones's former attorney expressed regret over his regime-change advocacy, underscoring divisions within right-wing policy.

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