HOT TOPICS | Are Donald Trump's Actions Against Venezuela Acts of War?! - January 5th, 2026

This morning we’re diving into the appalling and rapidly escalating situation involving Venezuela and the Trump administration’s decision to detain Nicolás Maduro, a move that has sent shockwaves through the international community and raised urgent questions about what comes next. Are we on the brink of war? Is this a lawful action or a reckless provocation? And what are the consequences of making a move this explosive with little transparency and even less clarity? We’ll break down what we know so far, what the administration is saying (and not saying), and why this moment feels dangerously unstable. This episode is sponsored by Wildgrain. Right now, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to https://Wildgrain.com/LEMON to start your subscription today. This episode is brought to you by Lean. If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN to your diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFF WHEN YOU ENTER LEMON at https://TAKELEAN.com This episode is sponsored by Fatty15. Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/LEMON and using code LEMON at checkout. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices