System Update with Glenn Greenwald Trump and Rubio Apply Panama Regime Change Playbook to Venezuela; Michael Tracey is Kicked-Out of Epstein Press Conference
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Sep 5, 2025 Independent journalist Michael Tracey joins to dissect the U.S. intervention in Venezuela, questioning the evidence behind claims of drug trafficking and military action. They delve into the complicated legacy of Jeffrey Epstein, including an examination of his connections and legal maneuvers, as well as the media's role in portraying these narratives. The duo discusses an uproar at an Epstein press conference, highlighting the challenges independent journalists face when challenging powerful figures and the broader implications for truth in journalism.
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Strike Framed As Pretext For Regime Change
- The Trump administration announced a strike on a speedboat near Venezuela and labeled the occupants as narco-terrorists without offering public evidence.
- Glenn Greenwald warns this rhetoric may be a pretext for escalating toward regime-change actions against Venezuela.
Insist On Evidence Before Endorsing Strikes
- Require evidence before accepting government claims used to justify violence or war.
- Question legal bases and ask legislators to explain authorities for strikes in international waters.
Historical Echoes With Panama 1989
- Greenwald highlights parallels between the current U.S. posture toward Venezuela and the 1989 Panama invasion rhetoric.
- He warns history repeats: drug/terror claims can be recycled to justify intervention and regime change.
