The Young Turks Small Johnson - October 16, 2025
Oct 17, 2025
Controversy brews as Trump authorizes CIA operations in Venezuela, raising eyebrows about hidden motives. AOC calls out the radicalization of young men by Republicans. In a shocking twist, a swastika is spotted in MAGA Rep. Dave Taylor's office. The discussion also dives into gender dynamics, with Tucker Carlson claiming female leadership leads to violence. Plus, brewing political tensions as Democrats strategize to pull Republican votes on healthcare while addressing ongoing delays in swearing in a new Democrat amid shutdown drama.
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US Covert Action In Venezuela Signals Geopolitics
- Trump publicly authorized CIA covert action in Venezuela, signaling possible regime-change aims under the guise of drugs and migration concerns.
- Hosts link the move to geopolitics, oil interests, and US attempts to counter Chinese influence in the region.
Oil And Corporate Access Drive Policy
- Richard Grenell sought deals to give American companies access to Venezuelan oil, tying diplomacy to corporate interests.
- Hosts argue oil and economic leverage are central motives behind US pressure on Maduro's government.
Historical Pattern: CIA Regime Change In Latin America
- The CIA has a long history of Latin American interventions, from Guatemala (1954) to Chile (1973) and Nicaragua (1980s).
- Hosts use that history to frame skepticism about current covert actions and regime-change precedents.
