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Jerry Jones Compares Coaching Search to Trump's Venezuela Comments

1/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys owner, compared hiring a new defensive coordinator to U.S. President Donald Trump’s Venezuela comments.
He cited Trump's claim about 'running the country' in Venezuela after actions.
Jones said coach Brian Schottenheimer and Cowboys CEO Stephen Jones would help select the coordinator.
After a season in which the Cowboys allowed the most points and fewest interceptions in history, Jones said he was disappointed not to make playoffs.

History

Historical Context

In 2019, President Donald Trump criticized Nicolás Maduro's government for its failure to manage Venezuela's ongoing humanitarian crisis, which had driven over 3 million citizens to flee since 2015. This criticism coincided with the Dallas Cowboys' disappointing NFL season, where they allowed a record 473 points, highlighting the universal demand for accountability in leadership, whether in sports or politics.

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Story summary

Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys owner, compared hiring a new defensive coordinator to U.S. President Donald Trump’s Venezuela comments.
He cited Trump's claim about 'running the country' in Venezuela after actions.
Jones said coach Brian Schottenheimer and Cowboys CEO Stephen Jones would help select the coordinator.
After a season in which the Cowboys allowed the most points and fewest interceptions in history, Jones said he was disappointed not to make playoffs.

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