Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews 12/5/25 Dave DeCamp on the Boat Strikes, Somalia and Trump’s Al Qaeda Friend
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Dec 7, 2025 Dave DeCamp, news editor at Antiwar.com and host of Antiwar News, dives deep into the complexities of U.S. foreign policy. He explores the legality of Venezuelan boat strikes, questioning self-defense claims amid domestic political hypocrisy. The conversation shifts to America's escalating air campaign in Somalia, where DeCamp highlights the ineffectiveness of strikes against groups like al-Shabaab. He also discusses Trump's controversial ties with a Syrian al-Qaeda faction, revealing unsettling U.S. alliances that challenge traditional narratives.
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Admiral Forced Out Over Boat Strikes
- The Southern Command admiral was forced out after clashing with Trump adviser Pete Hegseth over boat strikes and JSOC operations.
- Dave DeCamp says the admiral raised concerns about murky legality and being sidelined by JSOC involvement.
Self-Defense Framing For Boat Bombings
- The administration frames boat bombings as self-defense and narco-terrorism to justify strikes.
- Dave DeCamp calls the claim absurd and notes a classified DOJ opinion likely underpins the legal rationale.
Questionable Targets Near Venezuela
- The strikes target boats near Venezuela that are unlikely bound for the U.S., undermining the stated pretext.
- DeCamp argues the administration is lying about routes and threats to justify kinetic action.
