Some More News Some More News: Trump's War On Venezuela Is Also A War On America
Dec 3, 2025
The discussion probes into the Trump administration's aggressive stance towards Venezuela, questioning the legality behind military actions. It highlights concerns over rising casualties from US strikes on 'drug boats' and critiques unsubstantiated claims of narco-terrorism. Historical US interventions in Latin America are examined, along with the influence of key political figures and the strategic motives tied to Venezuela's vast resources. Warnings about domestic repercussions of foreign military tactics and increased surveillance suggest that these issues extend beyond current leadership.
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Legal Cover Doesn't Make It Legal
- The Trump administration claims strikes on boats are legal by framing them as actions against narco-terrorists without solid evidence.
- Cody Johnston argues that killing alleged smugglers at sea lacks lawful justification and resembles unlawful wartime action.
Resource Motive Behind Regime Change
- U.S. interventions in Latin America have long aimed to protect American economic interests, especially resource access.
- Cody traces a bipartisan history of coups and sanctions used to influence regimes like Venezuela’s for strategic gain.
Political Players Driving Policy
- Marco Rubio and allies push regime change in Venezuela to shift control of oil and weaken Cuba’s allies.
- Cody highlights Rubio's influence in the administration and his long-standing anti-Cuba, pro-regime-change stance.
