Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 12/1/25: Trump Declares Closure of Venezuela's Airspace, IDF Kills Two Young Brothers in Gaza, and More
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Dec 1, 2025 Trump's surprising declaration to close Venezuela's airspace raises questions about military strategy. Meanwhile, two young brothers are killed in Gaza, prompting scrutiny over the IDF's version of events. The U.S. plans a War Powers Resolution to prevent unilateral attacks on Venezuela. In a controversial twist, Trump pardons a former Honduran president amid ongoing drug strike debates. Global tensions are underscored by escalating violence in Syria and diplomatic hesitations regarding Gaza stabilization efforts.
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Airspace Claim Signals Possible Move Toward War
- Donald Trump's declaration that Venezuela's airspace is "closed" signals a move toward imposing a no-fly zone and possible escalation.
- Dave DeCamp frames this rhetoric as an act of war and a likely pretext for wider military action against Maduro's government.
Use War Powers To Check Escalation
- Senator Tim Kaine plans to reintroduce a War Powers Resolution to block unauthorized attacks on Venezuela.
- Dave DeCamp highlights that congressional action could be necessary to prevent unilateral military escalation.
Alleged Kill-All Order Raises Legal Risk
- Reporting alleges Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the first Caribbean boat strike to "kill everybody," prompting a second strike on survivors.
- DeCamp notes legal and moral risks, with experts calling the campaign potentially unlawful and prosecutable.