Inside Plan to Capture Maduro & Venezuela’s Uncertain Future | TOMS Founder’s New Mental Health Journey - CBS Mornings on the Go Recap

Podcast: CBS Mornings on the Go

Published: 2026-01-05

Duration: 55 minutes

Guests: Matt Gutman, H.R. McMaster, Jill Schlesinger, Tim Kaine, Blake Mikowski

Summary

Nicolás Maduro, former Venezuelan president, was captured in a U.S. operation and faces serious charges in New York. Blake Mycoskie discusses his mental health journey after selling TOMS.

What Happened

Nicolás Maduro, the ousted Venezuelan President, along with his wife, Cilia Flores, was captured in a bold U.S. operation in Caracas and is set to face charges in a Manhattan court. The charges include conspiracy to commit narco-terrorism and trafficking cocaine into the U.S., which could lead to decades in prison if convicted. The operation involved over 150 aircraft and a small CIA team that had been tracking Maduro since August.

General Dan Kaine detailed the military logistics, noting that the operation was launched from 20 different bases. In the aftermath, Venezuela's vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, was sworn in as the interim president. However, President Trump has issued a warning to Rodríguez regarding U.S. demands, particularly concerning Venezuela's oil reserves, which account for 20% of the world's supply.

The capture has led to global controversy, with countries like China, Russia, and Iran condemning the U.S. actions as violations of Venezuela's sovereignty. Meanwhile, U.S. officials are preparing to brief Congress on the operation, with some lawmakers, including Senator Tim Kaine, criticizing it as illegal and pushing for legislative oversight on military actions in Venezuela.

Venezuelan citizens have reacted with uncertainty, rushing to stock up on essentials amidst fears of instability. While some support the interim government, others remain skeptical, especially those who fled Maduro's regime.

President Trump has asserted that U.S. involvement could benefit Venezuela's oil industry, potentially impacting global oil prices. CBS News analyst Jill Schlesinger elaborated on how the vast oil reserves in Venezuela, though difficult to extract, could influence the U.S. economy.

In a separate segment, Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS, shared his struggle with mental health after selling his company. He has since embarked on a healing journey, creating 'Enough' bracelets to remind people of their inherent worth, with profits supporting mental health organizations.

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