Morning Wire U.S. Defends Tanker Seizure & Senate Subsidy Standoff | 12.12.25
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Dec 12, 2025 
Tim Pierce, a Daily Wire reporter, delves into the U.S. seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker, discussing its implications for Maduro's regime. Amanda Prestigiacomo analyzes recent Senate votes on health care, highlighting the divisions between parties and the GOP's proposed alternative. David Cohn, a former Michigan quarterback, addresses the firing of a prominent college football coach amid allegations of misconduct, raising questions about the university's response and timing. Each guest brings sharp insights on pivotal political and sports controversies.
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Tanker Seizure Raises Geopolitical Stakes
- The U.S. seized a large Venezuelan tanker allegedly tied to illicit oil shipments supporting terrorist groups.
- The action aims to cut Maduro's revenue and escalate pressure, but risks diplomatic blowback with Caracas calling it "international piracy."
Seizure Hits Maduro's Lifeline
- Venezuela called the seizure "blatant theft" and "international piracy."
- Officials warn the move could deepen tensions while depriving Maduro of crucial oil revenue that sustains his regime.
Political Divide Over Military Action
- Lawmakers split predictably along party lines in response, with some fearing escalation.
- Senator Rand Paul warned it "sounds a lot like the beginning of the war," while others defended the move as targeting narcotraffickers and terrorists.
