{"id":5896,"date":"2026-01-06T00:12:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T00:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/trumps-plan-for-2026-is-bigger-than-venezuela-is-cuba-colombia-or-greenland-next\/"},"modified":"2026-01-06T00:12:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T00:12:00","slug":"trumps-plan-for-2026-is-bigger-than-venezuela-is-cuba-colombia-or-greenland-next","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/trumps-plan-for-2026-is-bigger-than-venezuela-is-cuba-colombia-or-greenland-next\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump\u2019s Plan for 2026 is Bigger than Venezuela. Is Cuba, Colombia or Greenland Next?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=\" width=\"100%\" height=\"210\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span>Donald Trump isn&#8217;t just looking to transform America anymore; he\u2019s looking to dominate the Western Hemisphere. In this urgent debrief, Paul Rieckhoff breaks down why the recent moves in Venezuela are not a distraction from the Epstein files or cabinet scandals\u2014they are the next phase of a disciplined, high-speed plan to consolidate power before time runs out. From the takeover of federal institutions to a &#8220;2026 Vision Board&#8221; that includes Cuba, Colombia, and Greenland, the goal is clear: total control.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Rieckhoff drills down into the &#8220;failure of imagination&#8221; that has blinded the media and the Democratic establishment. While they focus on the friction of daily headlines, the Trump machine is exploiting the weakness of antiquated institutions like NATO and the UN. This isn&#8217;t just politics\u2014it&#8217;s a pursuit of a legacy as the &#8220;GOAT&#8221; of presidents by any means necessary. It\u2019s time to stop losing the plot, look at what\u2019s happening next, and stay vigilant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Because every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories&#8211;and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It\u2019s independent content for independent Americans. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. The podcast that helps you stay ahead of the curve&#8211;and stay vigilant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>-WATCH <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/w2TzVCHsoOo\"><span>video of this episode on YouTube now<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>-Learn more about Paul\u2019s work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/independentveteransofamerica.org\/\"><span>Independent Veterans of America<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>&#8211;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/independentamericans\/posts\"><span>Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community<\/span><\/a><span> of Independent Americans. 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