Judging Freedom

COL. Lawrence Wilkerson : Netanyahu Still Killing.

Oct 30, 2025
Col. Lawrence Wilkerson, a retired U.S. Army colonel and former chief of staff to Colin Powell, discusses vital U.S. foreign policy issues. He argues that Venezuela poses no real threat to U.S. security and delves into the dangers of nuclear testing rhetoric. Wilkerson condemns Israel's actions in Gaza, criticizing Netanyahu's aggressions and the resulting civilian casualties. He highlights the complexities of U.S. policy toward Cuba and Venezuela, suggesting that long-standing hardliners shape hostile strategies. The risks of foreign paramilitaries in Venezuela and expanding conflicts in Syria further amplify his concerns.
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Venezuela Is Not A U.S. Security Threat

  • Venezuela poses no remote threat to U.S. national security according to Lawrence Wilkerson.
  • He calls the U.S. bounty on Maduro irrational and provocative.
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Underground Tests Can Evade Detection

  • Underground nuclear tests can evade detection if done deep enough in certain rock formations.
  • Wilkerson cites North Korea and Iran as having or learning such capabilities.
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Resuming Nuclear Tests Is Destabilizing

  • Trump’s call to resume nuclear testing makes the world more dangerous, says Wilkerson.
  • He notes misstatements about warhead counts and warns of destabilization.
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