Redacted News High Alert! Us Seizes Russian Oil Tanker, Putin Furious & Dan Bongino Attacks America First Movement
Jan 8, 2026
Retired Colonel Dan Davis provides expert analysis on the U.S. operation seizing a Russian oil tanker, highlighting the risks of escalation. Former FBI agents Kyle Serafin and Steve Friend discuss internal agency controversies, including calls for reform and responses to Dan Bongino's role. Journalist David Creighton sheds light on Canadian censorship bills and mounting government overreach, including a bizarre ostrich farm incident. This lively discussion unpacks serious threats to freedom and the implications of current geopolitical tensions.
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Tanker Seizure Sparked Major Geopolitical Pushback
- Clayton Morris frames the Russian tanker seizure as a high-stakes operation linking Venezuela shipments, provoking Russian naval posturing.
- He notes the seizure sparked Russian threats and broad geopolitical friction with China and Europe watching.
Risk Of Overreach In Regime Change
- Colonel Don (Dan) Davis warns that aggressive regime-change actions erode norms and risk miscalculation with major powers.
- He argues dismantling rule-of-law restraints invites a future retaliatory "bloody nose" response from rivals.
Alienation Undermines U.S. Leverage
- Davis notes U.S. actions are alienating allies and adversaries, reducing diplomatic leverage.
- He cautions that perceived impunity breeds appetite for ever-larger actions and eventual overstretch.
