Redacted News CIA Caught Inside Venezuela Trying to Kill Maduro, Russia Captures 86 cities since Sept
Dec 2, 2025
Colonel Douglas McGregor, a former Army colonel and military analyst, discusses the implications of the U.S. troop presence in Venezuela and potential regime change efforts against Nicolás Maduro. Judge Andrew Napolitano, a former judge and legal analyst, dives into the legal ramifications and war crimes tied to U.S. military actions, criticizing strikes on civilians. Together, they explore the ethical dilemmas of military orders and the motivations behind the U.S. interventions, shedding light on the complex geopolitical landscape.
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Rapid Russian Gains Contradict Media Narratives
- Recent reporting shows Russia captured 86 settlements in five weeks, signaling renewed battlefield momentum.
- Colonel Douglas McGregor argues this contradicts public narratives that Russia lacks momentum.
Venezuela Intervention Risks High Costs
- The CIA and U.S. Special Forces have long pursued regime-change operations in Venezuela.
- Colonel Douglas McGregor warns direct intervention risks heavy US casualties and regional blowback.
Don't Rush In Without Stabilization Plans
- Avoid rushing military intervention without clear stabilization plans and regional support.
- Colonel Douglas McGregor recommends against relying on a fragile install-and-stabilize strategy that risks US lives.