Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 10/16/25: Trump Greenlights CIA In Venezuela, Debate On Totalitarianism, Dems Screwed By SCOTUS In 2026
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Oct 16, 2025 David Sirota, an investigative journalist and founder of Lever News, joins to discuss critical issues surrounding corruption and campaign finance. He delves into the implications of the Citizens United ruling and current Supreme Court challenges, warning that Democrats may face vulnerabilities in upcoming midterms. Sirota highlights a Montana initiative aimed at curbing corporate political spending and critiques the ongoing threats to voting rights. The conversation links these issues to a broader strategy undermining democracy, making for a compelling and eye-opening dialogue.
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Venezuela Moves Resemble Regime-Change
- The Trump administration has authorized covert CIA action in Venezuela and is preparing military options including possible land strikes.
- Saagar and Krystal warn this looks like regime change that could destabilize Latin America and be used politically by Rubio and others.
Leaks Can Help The Targeted Regime
- Leaking CIA authorization may be a public pressure tactic to force Maduro to step down while also giving him propaganda to blame the U.S.
- Saagar warns such leaks let Maduro claim U.S. meddling and justify repression.
Regime Change Breeds Migration
- Krystal argues that regime-change policies create failed states and migration crises, pointing to Syria as a cautionary example.
- She says advocates of intervention cannot then credibly complain about resulting migration impacts.