Trump didn’t take military action against Venezuela in his first term. Here’s what changed.

The recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela has raised many questions about what's actually driving the Trump administration's aims in the region. To break down what's known — and unknown — about this unprecedented action, Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu talked with New Yorker staff writer Jonathan Blitzer, who has been reporting on immigration and foreign policy for years. They discuss how Venezuela became a target of the current administration, and how this tenuous situation could evolve moving forward.

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Trump didn’t take military action against Venezuela in his first term. Here’s what changed. is an episode from Apple News In Conversation.

This episode is 27:40 long.

This episode was published on Jan 8, 2026.

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