PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 6th, 2026: Why Trump Refused to Back Venezuela’s Opposition & Iran’s Assassination Plot Against Damascus

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: New reporting sheds light on one of the biggest unanswered questions after Nicolás Maduro’s ouster: why the Trump administration has chosen not to back Venezuela’s opposition leader, despite expectations of a democratic handoff. Israeli defense sources warn that Iran may be plotting to assassinate Syria’s president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, as quiet contacts begin to open between Israel and Damascus—raising fears of a deliberate attempt to sabotage a potential thaw. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief ZBiotics: Visit https://zbiotics.com/PDBfor 15% off American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB.