Apple News Today How MAGA is coming around to Trump’s military attacks abroad
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Dec 5, 2025 Trump's suggestion of a potential land strike in Venezuela is creating a shift in the MAGA camp's stance on regime change. Discussions highlight concerns around military interventions as supporters weigh the implications of a possible U.S. buildup near Caracas. Meanwhile, the World Cup draw promises excitement, with insights into Trump's relationship with FIFA's Gianni Infantino. Lastly, budget cuts are jeopardizing crucial clinical trials, raising alarms about the future of medical research and treatment developments.
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Polarized Readings Of The Boat Strike
- Congressional reactions to a U.S. boat strike revealed stark partisan differences in interpreting the same footage.
- Shumita Basu highlights that lawmakers drew opposite conclusions about intent and legitimacy from the same video evidence.
MAGA's Shift Toward Intervention
- Trump shifted toward interventionist stances on Venezuela despite campaigning on 'no new wars.'
- Megan Messerly explains MAGA supporters now debate technicalities of intervention rather than opposing it outright.
Infantino's Unusual Proximity To Trump
- FIFA president Gianni Infantino cultivated a close personal relationship with President Trump, attending many major events.
- Adam Crafton notes Infantino has made more Oval Office visits than any world leader and often appears at geopolitical gatherings.