Byron York cautions that reports out of Venezuela can’t be deemed ‘false’ yet

Published January 7, 2026 11:00am ET



Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York suggested that all reporting surrounding Venezuela can’t be proven or disproven yet.

York offered his analysis on the Hugh Hewitt Show on Tuesday, three days after U.S. troops attacked Caracas, Venezuela, and captured former Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Since the attack, conflicting reports have emerged about conditions in Venezuela following acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez’s takeover. York predicted that it will take time before a clearer picture emerges.

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