The World and Everything In It 11.20.25 Pressuring Venezuela, releasing the Epstein files, and improving the medical residency program
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Nov 20, 2025 Mark Montgomery, a retired Rear Admiral and senior fellow, discusses the strategic U.S. naval presence near Venezuela and potential outcomes of military pressure on Maduro. Carolina Lumetta, a Washington reporter, shares insights on the bipartisan push for the release of Epstein files, detailing political implications and expected timelines. Cal Thomas critiques the BBC’s credibility, particularly its editorial choices regarding political coverage, calling for greater diversity in their reporting.
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US Military Pressure On Venezuela
- The U.S. deployed a carrier strike group and amphibious task force to the Caribbean to pressure Maduro and counter drug-trafficking routes.
- Retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery warns the move mixes separate drug threats and could risk unintended regime-change consequences.
Separate Cocaine And Fentanyl Trails
- Montgomery distinguishes the cocaine supply chain from the fentanyl crisis and urges targeted accountability for China and Mexico on precursors.
- He cautions against conflating cocaine strikes with the fentanyl epidemic to avoid policy missteps.
DOJ Must Release Epstein Files Quickly
- The new law orders the DOJ to release Epstein-related files within 30 days with limited redactions for victims and classified material.
- Carolina Lumetta notes the DOJ can still withhold documents tied to ongoing investigations, delaying full disclosure.