"Dark and Difficult Things In The Dead Of Night": The U.S., Venezuela & What To Know

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 Overview00:37 Unexpected Morning Incident03:53 Lessons from the Incident06:15 Introduction to Venezuela07:35 Geopolitical Importance of Venezuela09:16 Venezuela's Economic Decline10:59 Terrorist Links and Narco-Terrorism15:32 Recent US Actions and Controversies20:42 Legal and Ethical Questions30:16 Historical Context and Comparisons33:07 Questions for the Administration37:11 Conclusion and Viewer Engagement: Email us: [email protected] 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