Judging Freedom Ray McGovern : Why Is Trump Stealing Oil?
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Dec 15, 2025 
Ray McGovern, a former CIA analyst and insightful political commentator, shares his expertise on pressing international issues. He delves into the implications of Western Russophobia and critiqued NATO's responses to Russian actions. McGovern discusses the seizure of Venezuelan oil, suggesting it was a display of U.S. power. He also addresses the dangers of inflated threats by European leaders to maintain political control. Their conversation uncovers the disconnect between political narratives and the realities of war in Europe.
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Fear Used To Justify Seizing Russian Assets
- European leaders use fear of Russia to justify taking extreme measures like seizing assets.
- Ray McGovern argues this is to stay in power and keep funding the Ukraine war.
Leaders Push Seizures For Political Survival
- Ray McGovern recalls European leaders like Ursula pushing asset seizures and using crisis rhetoric.
- He links that behavior to short-term political survival rather than Ukraine's welfare.
Threat Rhetoric Risks Splitting Europe
- NATO and EU officials amplify threat narratives to maintain political support and funding.
- McGovern says this rhetoric risks splitting the EU and provoking domestic backlash.