The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | October 21st, 2025: REVEALED: CIA Directing Narco-Boat Strikes Off Venezuela & Europe Endorses Trump’s Ceasefire Plan
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Oct 21, 2025 A covert CIA operation is shaking up the Caribbean, as they take charge of targeting narco-boats in a hidden naval campaign. Meanwhile, European leaders cautiously rally behind President Trump's ceasefire initiative for Ukraine, suggesting that the current battle lines could be key negotiation points. Tune in for insights into these crucial geopolitical maneuvers and the implications they hold for international relations.
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CIA Driving Caribbean Strike Targeting
- The CIA is providing real-time intelligence that selects targets for lethal maritime strikes in the Caribbean.
- That shifts the campaign from law enforcement to covert, speed-focused operations that sacrifice courtroom-standard evidence.
Intelligence Not Built For Court Use
- CIA intelligence used for these strikes isn't collected to meet legal standards or court admissibility.
- That means much of the underlying data will remain classified and unavailable for independent verification.
Covert Mandate Expands Operations In Venezuela
- The administration has secretly authorized covert CIA actions inside Venezuela to operate more aggressively against Maduro and allied cartels.
- Combined with naval strikes, this points to the growing militarization of the U.S. counter-narcotics campaign.