Biden-Pardoned Maduro Bagman Re-Arrested plus Cubans Rise as Grid Fails and Regime Wobbles

The Ben Ferguson Podcast · May 18, 2026 · 30m · transcript

1. Venezuela “Bagman” (Alex Saab) Alex Saab, is a wealthy ally of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, was: Previously arrested and accused of corruption Pardoned by Joe Biden (in a prisoner swap) Later deported again to the U.S. to face charges Saab was a potential key witness against Maduro Raises suspicion about why a pardon was granted 2. Cuba Crisis Narrative Cuba is experiencing severe systemic collapse, including: Electrical grid failure (20+ hours without power) Fuel shortages Food spoilage and hospital strain Public protests and unrest Geopolitical angle: Presented…