Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews 10/31/25 Larry Johnson on DC’s Delusional Goals in Ukraine and Venezuela
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Nov 5, 2025 Larry C. Johnson, a former CIA officer and intelligence analyst, shares insights from his recent trip to Russia. He discusses misconceptions about U.S. leverage over Russia and Putin’s goals, emphasizing Russia's military advancements. Johnson challenges the narrative behind U.S. strikes in Venezuela and highlights the chaos that could ensue from regime change. He argues for addressing drug trafficking through financial means rather than militarization, and reflects on media control, contrasting U.S. corporate influence with Russian diversity in viewpoints.
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Sanctions Won't Force Russian Policy Change
- The West wrongly believes sanctions and pressure can change Russia's policy.
- Larry Johnson says Russia is self-sufficient and will not be coerced into reversing its stated goals.
Russia's Generational Weapons Edge
- Russia currently fields operational hypersonic and advanced missile systems that the U.S. lacks.
- Johnson argues this gives Russia a generational advantage in strike and deterrent capabilities.
Venezuelan Boat Strikes Lack Credible Basis
- U.S. strikes on boats off Venezuela lack credible evidence linking them to cocaine runs to Florida.
- Johnson and Horton stress the operations risk illegal killings and weak intelligence.
