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EPISODE · Jan 6, 2026 · 8 MIN

Sen. Gallego: Trump Wants Venezuelan Oil and a Place to Deport Migrants

from Bulwark+ Takes · host Sam Stein, Lauren Egan, and Ruben Gallego

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comSen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joins Sam Stein and Lauren Egan to give his take on why Trump’s Venezuela policy risks another disastrous war. A veteran of the Iraq War, Gallego says the administration is lying about its intentions, prioritizing oil interests and deportation deals over stability and democracy. He also discusses his Senate amendment to block military force against Greenland, Trump’s threats to NATO, and what the January 6 anniversary tells us about the state of American democracy.As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for video? Use the controls on the left side of the player to toggle to audio.Add Bulwark+ Takes feed to your player of choice, here.

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