Piers Morgan Uncensored ‘Expecting An Attack Any Day Now” Venezuela Boat Attacks With John Kiriakou & Ed Calderon
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Dec 22, 2025 
In this discussion, Ed Calderon, a cartels expert, illuminates the complex nexus of Venezuelan drug trafficking, revealing how most fentanyl precursors come from China, not Venezuela. He questions the U.S. government's justification for military airstrikes on Venezuelan boats while addressing the humanitarian crisis driving mass migration. Former CIA officer John Kiriakou adds depth with insights on U.S. regime-change history and warns against the pitfalls of military intervention, emphasizing the need for organic change over forced actions.
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Narco Claims May Mask Regime-Change Motives
- Ed Calderon argues much cocaine flows through Venezuela but most fentanyl in the U.S. originates from China via Mexico.
- He warns the 'narco-terrorism' label may be used as cover for broader regime-change aims.
Ocean Strikes Deter Transit But Not Supply
- Ed Calderon says strikes on drug boats create fear and have reduced maritime trafficking.
- But he notes street-level drug availability and prices in U.S. cities haven't meaningfully changed.
Personal View From Tijuana Streets
- Ed Calderon recounts growing up near Tijuana and witnessing how cartels control territory and devastate communities.
- He uses personal experience to explain why anti‑drug anger resonates with many victims and voters.