Trump Says U.S. Is “In Charge” of Venezuela — But What Happens Next? | Pivot

Pivot is back! Kara is joined by Don Lemon, Stephanie Ruhle, and Brooke Hammerling to break down what’s happening in Venezuela and the global repercussions, from the “Donroe Doctrine” and Trump’s oil ambitions to Nicolás Maduro’s viral Nike outfit. Plus, how "Heated Rivalry" became a cultural phenomenon over the last few weeks, and the biggest questions and predictions for 2026. Watch "The Don Lemon Show" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCXs0PlIGUDSXfBaF7j-1euA Watch "The 11th Hour" on MS NOW: https://www.ms.now/11th-hour Subscribe to Pop Culture Mondays: https://popculturemondays.com/# #pivot #podcast #karaswisher #2026 #venezuela #maduro #heatedrivalry 00:00 Intro 1:06 U.S. “In Charge” of Venezuela 14:33 “Heated Rivalry” 28:11 Biggest Stories of 2026 40:10 2026 Predictions and Questions Producers: Lara Naaman Zoë Marcus Taylor Griffin Video Producer: Jim Mackil Vox Media's Executive Producer of Podcasts: Nishat Kurwa Subscribe to Pivot on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pivot/id1073226719 Subscribe to Pivot on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MU3RFGELZxPT9XHVwTNPR Follow us on Instagram and Threads at: https://www.instagram.com/pivotpodcastofficial/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@PIVOTPODCAST Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email pivot@voxmedia.com