Judging Freedom Aaron Maté : US Politicians Putting Israel First
Nov 19, 2025
Investigative journalist Aaron Maté dives into the complexities of U.S. foreign policy towards Israel. He critiques the unwavering loyalty of American politicians to Israel, highlighting Chuck Schumer and AIPAC's influence. The conversation also touches on emerging issues like censorship, with Maté condemning calls to limit social media exposure to Gaza's plight. He discusses the geopolitical ramifications of Russia and China's abstention in relevant resolutions and examines the disturbing extremism present in Israeli rhetoric. A thought-provoking exchange!
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Venezuela Posture Reveals White House Split
- Trump has prepared military and covert assets for potential action against Venezuela but seems undecided about using them.
- Aaron Maté highlights an internal split between diplomacy-focused envoys and regime-change advocates like Marco Rubio.
Allied Reluctance Signals Operation Extremes
- Even long-time U.S. allies balked at extreme proposals like targeting fishermen, indicating the operation's criminality.
- Maté says UK reluctance shows Trump's plan crossed accepted limits of collusion from allied intelligence services.
UN Vote Formalizes A Plan That Sidelines Palestinians
- The UN resolution endorsed a Trump-style plan that sidesteps Palestinian self-determination and enables an international stabilization force.
- Maté argues the measure formalizes a US-Israel win while abandoning core Palestinian rights.
