Trump Took Maduro Hostage — What Comes Next? | Chas Freeman
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Trump Took Maduro Hostage — What Comes Next? | Chas Freeman
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In this wide-ranging interview, former U.S. ambassador Chas Freeman offers a blunt assessment of Washington’s latest escalation against Venezuela and its global consequences.Freeman examines President Trump’s treatment of President Nicolás Maduro, arguing that the episode amounts to a political hostage crisis rather than legitimate diplomacy. He explains how the United States is openly violating international law through unilateral sanctions—and why much of the world now views U.S. power as coercive rather than rules-based.We also discuss:How other countries can counter U.S. sanctions and legal overreachThe reaction of the MAGA camp to the Venezuela escalationWhether Washington has a coherent strategy ahead—or is improvisingThe geopolitical impact of oil sanctions on China, Cuba, Russia, and the Global SouthWhy energy warfare is becoming a central tool of U.S. foreign policyThis conversation is essential viewing for anyone trying to understand U.S. imperial strategy, the future of sanctions, and the shifting global balance of power.📌 Guest: Chas W. Freeman Jr., former U.S. Ambassador and Assistant Secretary of Defense📌 Topics: Venezuela, Trump, Maduro, sanctions, oil geopolitics, China, Russia, international law, MAGA