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Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory

Cold War 2.0: How Venezuela Became a Pawn in a US-China Power Struggle

Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory

Impact Theory

News Commentary, News, Business

4.7 • 5.2K Ratings

🗓️ 13 January 2026

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu takes us on a riveting deep dive into recent U.S. actions in Venezuela, challenging the mainstream narratives about oil and drugs. Instead, he reveals the far more complex—and dangerous—geopolitical chess game unfolding between the United States and China. Drawing vivid parallels with history, from the Cuban Missile Crisis to the collapse of great empires, Tom Bilyeu explains how Venezuela became a pivotal pawn in a new era of great power politics. You’ll hear how economic collapse, foreign influence, and a return to aggressive power struggles are shaping a world where peace is the exception, not the rule. With the stakes higher than ever, Tom Bilyeu unpacks the potential consequences—for America, Venezuela, and the global order—of bold U.S. intervention and what it means as Cold War 2.0 heats up. Get ready for a thought-provoking exploration of history, power, and the uncertain road ahead. Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodHomeServe: Help protect your home systems – and your wallet – with HomeServe against covered repairs. Plans start at just $4.99 a month at https://homeserve.comCape: 33% off your first 6 months with code IMPACT at https://cape.co/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactSumm: code TOMVIP20 for 20% off your first year at https://summ.com?via=tombilyeu&coupon=TOMVIP20AirDoctor: Up to $300 off with code IMPACT at https://airdoctorpro.com Pique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impactKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderNetSuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryBevel Health: Visit https://bevel.health/impact and use code IMPACT to get your first month free. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The US recently invaded Venezuela and arrested their sitting president in the dead of night.

0:51.3

If someone did that to us, I guarantee we would consider it an act of war.

0:57.1

Many in the international community have said this is without question an unprovoked act of

1:02.3

illegal aggression. But what's really going on? How does a country with fewer than 30 million

1:09.0

people become the obsession of the most powerful country on earth.

1:13.6

Is this really about drugs as Trump claims or even oil as so many others around the world are saying?

1:20.6

The answer is obviously not. America already produces more energy than we use and we are already currently exporting

1:29.7

our unused energy. So doing this for oil would make no sense whatsoever. And Mexico

1:35.3

sends us way more drugs than Venezuela ever will. The real reason we invaded

1:41.0

Venezuela is far simpler than people realize, and far more dangerous.

1:46.2

To understand what's really happening, we've got to go back in time and understand just how

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