Episode 38: “Venezuela Was Bipartisan: How Democrats Built It and Republicans Helped Break It”For years, Americans were told a simple story about Venezuela:👉 Democrats oppose regime change👉 Republicans push intervention👉 Nicolás Maduro is just another partisan talking pointThat story is false.In this episode of Arms and Arguments, host Nick Lewis delivers a full, fact-driven breakdown of how both major U.S. political parties—Democrats and Republicans—played critical roles in shaping America’s Venezuela policy from 2010 to 2025.This is not opinion.This is documented history.We examine:How Democratic presidents and congressional leadership built the sanctions and regime-pressure frameworkWhy Democratic lawmakers overwhelmingly supported recognizing Juan Guaidó and removing MaduroHow Republican libertarians, populists, and non-interventionists fractured U.S. pressure effortsWhen anti-war conservatism crossed into de facto regime enablementHow media narratives on both sides reshaped public perceptionWhy bipartisan inconsistency—not ideology—allowed Maduro to remain in powerThis episode challenges the idea that U.S. foreign policy is divided by party lines.Instead, it reveals a deeper truth: regime change is bipartisan, and so is its failure.No slogans.No team jerseys.Just an honest examination of power, pressure, and consequences.If you want to understand how American foreign policy actually works—This episode is required listening.