# Why 2026 could be Trump's most volatile year yet

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Podcast: [The News Agents - USA](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-news-agents-usa-6426068)
Published: 2026-01-07T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The plan to taken down Venezuelan leader, Nicolas Maduro, was months in the making. And yet, when it did finally happen, it not only took Caracas by surprise but even Washington was stunned by the speed of the incursion. What does the operation in Venezuela tell us about how Trump might be planning to take over other territories? Why has he got his eyes on oil tanks, and is he prepared to go battle with Putin? We speak to The Crisis Room's Marc Polymeropoulos. Later, Tim Walz has ended his campaign to run for Minnesota governor after ongoing fraud accusations became the focus of Republicans. Are fraud claims a new effective weapon for MAGA to attack the Democrats? The News Agents USA is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/

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