Judging Freedom

Larry Johnson: Mossad Cooperation Alleged in Venezuela

Jan 5, 2026
Larry Johnson, a former U.S. government analyst and expert in national security, dives into the complexities of Venezuela’s political landscape. He critiques Marco Rubio’s legal justifications for U.S. intervention and challenges notions of Maduro's legitimacy. Larry links alleged Mossad cooperation to drug trafficking while questioning the integrity of U.S. foreign policy. He warns of potential regional conflicts stemming from U.S. actions, emphasizing the risks of ignoring international law and historical context.
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INSIGHT

Weak Legal Justifications Exposed

  • Rubio and others struggled to provide a coherent legal justification for U.S. control over Venezuela.
  • Larry Johnson argues claiming Maduro is 'illegal' doesn't justify running another nation's government.
ADVICE

Target Drug Money Not Countries

  • Go after the drug money in the United States to weaken trafficking incentives abroad.
  • Larry Johnson advises targeting financial beneficiaries rather than foreign invasions.
INSIGHT

Venezuelan Oil As Strategic Leverage

  • Controlling Venezuelan oil could serve strategic aims beyond Venezuela itself.
  • Larry Johnson suggests U.S. interest in oil links to potential operations against Iran.
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