Vitko Report #2: Executive Empire – Strikes, Sanctions, Seizures & Central Banks

Fri, Jan. 16, 2026

Trump's interventionism runs wild: Iran protests (sparked by our sanctions) face tariffs and carrier surges despite Netanyahu's pleas and 1953 blowback lessons—full rant delivered. US pirates sixth Venezuela tanker post-Maduro hit, Somalia bombs hit 10 in 2026 (vs Biden's 10 all '24), Ukraine admits 200K AWOL amid UK missile escalation, New START dies Feb 5, Powell faces DOJ probe, Trump mandates tech fund grid via "emergency auction."

Deep dive on Iran history & why hands-off works: Why Meddling in Iran Always Backfires

https://substack.com/inbox/post/184626480

Non-aggression abroad, end the Fed at home. Script/tags in thread. Share if you hate endless wars.

**VR#1: The Empire of Blood & Oil**

ICE fatally shoots Minneapolis mother blocking federal operation amid sanctuary city tensions → Trump declares US will "run" Venezuela for years to seize oil reserves → IDF kills 9 Palestinians (5 children) despite Gaza "ceasefire" → Senate rebels against Trump war powers. $1.5 trillion military budget explodes debt while Dan Bongino attacks libertarians as "black pillers." Bipartisan empire bleeds Americans abroad and at home. Weekly libertarian truth.

Venezuela Series Finale: Flawless Delta Force raid captures Maduro—but regime intact, cartel narrative collapses, Trump signals endless occupation. DEA data kills cocaine threat myth (just 5-8% US-bound). Donroe Doctrine blueprint for Cuba, Colombia, even Greenland? Libertarian warning + NEW weekly Friday format announcement. Part 3/3

In this explosive follow-up to Episode 1, we trace Venezuela’s crisis from 1970s oil nationalization to today’s brink of war—US-backed coups, poisoning plots, the revived Monroe Doctrine, sanctions that armed Russia/China/Iran, the “Cartel de los Soles” narco-myth, Cuban puppetry, drug boat bombings (0% fentanyl from Venezuela), tanker seizures, and Marco Rubio’s Cuba vendetta fueling hawkishness.

Why it matters: Cut through propaganda selling another forever war like Afghanistan—pro-regime militias guarantee insurgency. Libertarian history lesson + action steps to stop it.

Get Involved: Call White House NOW → 202-456-1111

Sample call script: “Hi, I’m calling from [your city and state] to strongly oppose any military action or escalation against Venezuela. No wars, no regime change, no blowing up boats or seizing tankers—end sanctions, open trade, and focus only on defending Americans on US soil. Thank you.”

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In this debut episode of The Vitko Verdict, we cut through propaganda and bias to deliver fact-based analysis: What should America do about Venezuela’s crisis—from a libertarian standpoint?

From failed sanctions and coups to why free trade, open borders, and voluntary aid are the real path forward. No wars, no regime change, just principled non-intervention that empowers people over dictators.

Tune in for the blueprint that rejects both endless intervention and doing nothing. Subscribe for more unfiltered liberty.

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