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In a January 4, 2026 CNN *State of the Union* interview, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) defended the possibility of renewed U.S. military involvement in Venezuela, stating the country must meet American demands or face the same fate as recently captured President Nicolás Maduro. “If they don’t want to follow in Maduro’s footsteps, they need to start meeting our demands,” Cotton said. “And it’s always an option for our military to protect American citizens and interests.” When host Dana Bash asked if tho