Letters from an American November 29, 2025
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Nov 30, 2025 The discussion highlights a shocking report alleging an order to kill survivors of a military strike in Venezuela, leading to calls for congressional investigations. Former JAG officers label such orders as potential war crimes. Meanwhile, Trump's crumbling approval ratings among Republicans raise questions about his power. Internal GOP divisions emerge, exemplified by Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation letter criticizing Trump. Additionally, there are objections to offshore drilling plans and a push for redistricting that some view as self-preserving for Trump.
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Alleged Kill Orders And War Crimes
- Heather Cox Richardson reports that former JAGs say orders to kill survivors of a strike would be war crimes if true.
- They argue that dismantling military legal guardrails enabled such alleged actions.
Congressional Pushback And Slipping Approval
- Congressional committees announced vigorous oversight into the alleged operation and used the term Department of Defense deliberately.
- Polls show Trump's approval plunged and most Americans oppose attacking Venezuela, weakening his political standing.
MAGA Fractures And Foreign Influence
- The MAGA coalition shows signs of fracturing with many 2024 Trump voters no longer identifying as MAGA.
- Platform changes exposed foreign-based high-engagement accounts that amplify anger for pay, destabilizing MAGA messaging.