Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 9/16/25: US Bombs Another Boat Near Venezuela, Rubio Says Gaza Diplomacy May Not Be Possible, and More
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Sep 16, 2025 The podcast delves into the escalating frequency of U.S. airstrikes in Somalia, raising concerns about media silence and conflict with al-Shabaab. It discusses recent military actions near Venezuela, questioning transparency and oversight. Tensions in the Middle East are analyzed, particularly regarding Israeli airstrikes and U.S. complicity. The conversation also touches on North Korea's critique of U.S. military presence and strategic maneuvers in the Korean Peninsula, highlighting the intersection of global politics and technology negotiations.
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Boat Strikes Serve Political Ends
- The Trump administration conducted a second U.S. strike on a boat near Venezuela and claimed it targeted narco-terrorists without providing public evidence.
- Dave DeCamp suggests the strikes serve broader geopolitical aims toward Venezuela, not primarily U.S. overdose prevention.
Drug Claims Don't Match Trafficking Data
- The host argues the drug-trafficking rationale doesn't match drug flow data, which points to Mexico and the Pacific route for most overdose-causing fentanyl.
- He infers Venezuela-focused military moves likely aim at regime-change pressure rather than realistic interdiction.
Congress Was Blocked From Boat Briefing
- The Pentagon barred senior House staff from a briefing about the first boat strike, citing enhanced security procedures and withholding legal justification.
- DeCamp frames this as a pattern of secrecy in the Trump administration's wartime actions and oversight avoidance.