The Rest Is Politics 457. Is Trump Planning Regime Change?
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Oct 8, 2025 Why is Trump targeting Venezuelan ships? The discussion dives deep into potential motives behind U.S. actions in Venezuela and their implications. Meanwhile, French politics takes center stage with a look at Macron's recent challenges and the possibility of a sixth Republic. The hosts also explore how AI could streamline government processes and assess media coverage for smaller political parties, specifically the Greens. Additionally, personal reflections on Jane Goodall highlight her enduring legacy in conservation.
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US Actions Risk Normalising Extra‑Legal Force
- The US strikes on Venezuelan vessels signal a willingness to bypass established legal norms and use lethal force without clear evidence.
- Rory Stewart and Alistair Campbell warn this could be a prelude to overt regime-change actions or extrajudicial operations.
Military Build‑Up Fuels Regime‑Change Fears
- The US military buildup near Venezuela includes ships, drones, marines and even a bounty on Maduro, raising regime‑change fears.
- Campbell notes these moves have convinced many Venezuelans that an invasion or abduction is possible.
Foreign Action Used To Justify Domestic Policy
- The Venezuela moves also serve domestic political aims: to justify harsh immigration measures and rally divisive 'with us or against us' rhetoric.
- Stewart suggests declaring war or extreme measures could be used to expel Venezuelan migrants under executive powers.
