The Briefing with Jen Psaki Loose lips Trump blabs about covert Venezuela mission; appears to be making it up as he goes
Dec 31, 2025
Margaret Donovan, a former Army captain and Judge Advocate General officer, shares insights on Trump's recent comments about a covert operation in Venezuela and the potential legal ramifications. Cesar Vázquez, a community organizer, discusses his grassroots efforts to protect families from ICE raids in California. The conversation explores the secrecy surrounding U.S. military actions and the evolving tactics used by ICE, revealing the emotional toll on affected communities and the urgent need for legal oversight.
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Use Legal Tools To Force Epstein File Transparency
- Congressman Suha Subramaniam urges continued congressional pressure, subpoenas, and legal options to compel DOJ disclosure.
- He recommends pursuing financial records and estate documents to follow evidence outside DOJ releases.
Unusual Public Disclosure Of Covert Strikes
- Margaret Donovan says Trump's public disclosures of covert actions are highly abnormal and damage operational security.
- She argues the strikes likely lack clear international legal authority and raise serious legal questions.
Opaque Oversight Compared To Past Drone Campaigns
- David Rohde notes the CIA-style strike shows little transparency and limited congressional briefings compared with past counterterror operations.
- He highlights that routine Senate Intelligence briefings appear absent in this case.