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Why Is Trump Targeting Venezuela?

December 3, 2025·40 min·3 clips

Anderson says Pete Hegseth's 'kill them all' order in boat strikes is a war crime reminiscent of World War II atrocities.

John Lee Anderson analyzes the Trump administration's policy toward Venezuela, describing it as 'performative gunboat diplomacy' focused on boat strikes in the Caribbean. He questions the legality of these actions, highlights potential war crimes, and discusses the broader geopolitical implications, including drug policy failures and the risk of further military escalation.

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