The Source with Kaitlan Collins Trump Dodges On If Peace Prize Conflicts With Vow To Strike Venezuela
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Dec 6, 2025 
Henry Cuellar, a seasoned U.S. Representative from Texas, discusses his recent presidential pardon and claims of prosecution being 'weaponized'. He emphasizes his intention to remain loyal to the Democratic Party while pushing for bipartisan oversight. The conversation dives into the implications of military strikes tied to peace prize rhetoric, scrutinizing potential political motives behind these actions. Cuellar also calls for transparency regarding evidence in ongoing investigations, sharing personal reflections from his family about the pardon.
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Destination Changes The Justification
- CNN reported the contested speedboat struck in the Caribbean was heading to Suriname, not the U.S.
- That undermines the administration's claim the second strike was necessary to protect the United States.
Peace Award Versus Military Action
- President Trump accepted a newly created FIFA Peace Prize while defending his record on ending wars.
- The peace award contrasts with his administration's ongoing strikes abroad and threats to neighboring countries.
Unilateral War Claims Raise Legal Questions
- The administration counts 87 killed across its strikes and the president frames it as a war Congress didn't declare.
- That raises questions about legal authority and congressional authorization for the campaign.
