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Your most requested topic of the week: Venezuela, the United States, and allegations of war crimes.
Jenna provides a quick, detailed background on Venezuela, including its strategic location, economic history, and ties to terrorist organizations like Hezbollah.
Jenna discusses why the Trump administration’s recent designation of Venezuelan cartels as terrorist organizations matters, and the legal and ethical complexities surrounding US military actions against these groups.
The episode includes responses from key figures like President Trump and the Secretary of War and examines the implications of these military operations under US and international law.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:37 Unexpected Morning Incident
03:53 Lessons from the Incident
06:15 Introduction to Venezuela
07:35 Geopolitical Importance of Venezuela
09:16 Venezuela's Economic Decline
10:59 Terrorist Links and Narco-Terrorism
15:32 Recent US Actions and Controversies
20:42 Legal and Ethical Questions
30:16 Historical Context and Comparisons
33:07 Questions for the Administration
37:11 Conclusion and Viewer Engagement: Email us: [email protected]
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Your most requested topic of the week: Venezuela, the United States, and allegations of war crimes.
Jenna provides a quick, detailed background on Venezuela, including its strategic location, economic history, and ties to terrorist organizations like Hezbollah.
Jenna discusses why the Trump administration’s recent designation of Venezuelan cartels as terrorist organizations matters, and the legal and ethical complexities surrounding US military actions against these groups.
The episode includes responses from key figures like President Trump and the Secretary of War and examines the implications of these military operations under US and international law.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:37 Unexpected Morning Incident
03:53 Lessons from the Incident
06:15 Introduction to Venezuela
07:35 Geopolitical Importance of Venezuela
09:16 Venezuela's Economic Decline
10:59 Terrorist Links and Narco-Terrorism
15:32 Recent US Actions and Controversies
20:42 Legal and Ethical Questions
30:16 Historical Context and Comparisons
33:07 Questions for the Administration
37:11 Conclusion and Viewer Engagement: Email us: [email protected]
SUPPORT OUR MISSION:
Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines? Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider:
https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/
Get our FREE Weekend Digest!
Shop our gear!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/
Website: https://smarthernews.com/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews

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