Judging Freedom Max Blumenthal: Hegseth Reveals US War Plans.
Mar 25, 2025
Max Blumenthal, a journalist known for his sharp critiques of U.S. foreign policy, dives deep into the complexities of military strategies and media ethics. He discusses the tangled web of U.S. involvement in Yemen and the impact of journalistic narratives on foreign policy decisions. The conversation also touches on U.S. deportations of Venezuelan migrants, raising serious human rights concerns. Blumenthal critiques political accountability within the Trump coalition, highlighting the hypocrisy in legal prosecution amid controversial military operations.
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Goldberg in Signal Chat
- Jeffrey Goldberg, known for his pro-Israel stance and access journalism, was mistakenly added to a Signal group chat.
- This chat included Trump officials discussing targeting individuals using U.S. equipment against the Houthis in Yemen.
Hegseth on Houthis
- Pete Hegseth's comment about nobody knowing who the Houthis are reveals a concerning disconnect.
- It suggests a lack of understanding about the targets and the rationale behind military actions in Yemen.
Hegseth's Denial
- Pete Hegseth denied discussing war plans in the Signal chat, despite Goldberg's claims.
- Hegseth deflected by attacking Goldberg's credibility and praising Trump's actions in Yemen.