The Team House The DC Shooter Worked for CIA | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
Dec 1, 2025
In this discussion, Mick Mulroy, a former CIA paramilitary with a wealth of special operations experience, and Andy Milburn, a former U.S. Army Special Forces officer, tackle pressing geopolitical issues. They analyze a recent shooting involving National Guardsmen and the implications of PTSD on veterans. They also address the challenges faced by Afghan allies seeking refuge and the effectiveness of special operations forces, particularly in potential military actions in Venezuela, emphasizing the need for legal oversight and ethical military engagement.
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Don't Paint Allies With One Brush
- Mick Mulroy recounts the D.C. shooting involving a former Afghan translator who worked with CIA-linked units and stresses the individual nature of the crime.
- He warns against condemning entire Afghan ally communities for one person's deplorable actions.
Vetting Mitigates But Does Not Erase Risk
- Mick says vetting reduces but never eliminates risk, so review processes, not blanket bans.
- He stresses vetting must balance security with obligations to allies under SIV programs.
Veterans Rescued Lao Allies After Vietnam
- Mick describes how CIA paramilitary and special-operations vets helped resettle Lao allies after Vietnam, creating communities like farmers in Missoula.
- He uses the story to highlight a US pattern of allies' rescue by veterans when policy fails them.
