Douglas Murray explains Trump and Maduro: The U.S. acts as the reluctant guarantor of the Western hemisphere

Why Trump REALLY Bombed Venezuela — The Truth They Hide | Douglas Murray

"The explosions in Caracas are not just a military operation; they are the sound of the 21st century finally arriving."

"In the early hours of Saturday morning, the world watched as American fire hit the heart of Venezuela. From Fuerte Tiuna to La Guaira, the strikes ordered by President Trump have done more than just dismantle the infrastructure of a narco-state—they have shattered the last remaining illusions of Western diplomacy.

"In this deep dive, Douglas Murray explores the "why" that the mainstream media is too afraid to touch. This isn't just about narcotics or a personal vendetta between a strongman and a dictator. It is about the terminal decline of a "rules-based order" that preferred profitable decay over the difficult necessity of order.

"As the USS Gerald R. Ford sits in the Caribbean and smoke rises over La Carlota, we face a brutal truth: power has once again become the only currency that trades. Why did the West wait decades to find its spine while a civilization-rich nation was looted into a graveyard? And what happens to the common man when the "comfortable slogans" of the elite finally collide with the reality of force?"

Now That's a Perp Walk: Watch Maduro Hauled to Court Under Heavy Guard

Whoops: Schumer's 'Open Mouth, Insert Foot' Moment as Dems' Hypocrisy Hits Hyper Drive on Venezuela   . . . "Do they recall how many civilians Barack Obama in foreign countries reportedly took out with his drone actions, which led to some referring to him as the Droner-in-Chief? 

Obama embraced the US drone programme, overseeing more strikes in his first year than Bush carried out during his entire presidency. A total of 563 strikes, largely by drones, targeted Pakistan, Somalia and Yemen during Obama’s two terms, compared to 57 strikes under Bush. Between 384 and 807 civilians were killed in those countries, according to reports logged by the Bureau.

"Do they recall Obama's actions in Libya that went on for months without Congressional approval? They even had ABC questioning his actions. Can anyone forget this?" . . . 

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Kamala Condemns Trump for ‘Unlawful and Unwise’ Take Down of Maduro, Gets Hit by Inconvenient Fact  . . . "Harris went on to suggest that Trump had put troops at risk (the operation led to zero U.S. troop losses) and has no exit plan following Maduro's capture.

"Which is rich. The low-I.Q. Wine Mom who defended the withdrawal from Afghanistan, which infamously resulted in the death of 13 U.S. service members and wounded dozens more, specifically because the Biden-Harris administration had no coherent plan, has some thoughts on troop risks and exit strategy. 

"Thank goodness this woman is not sitting in the White House right now.

" 'America needs leadership whose priorities are lowering costs for working families, enforcing the rule of law, strengthening alliances, and — most importantly — putting the American people first," she concluded.

"Harris, of course, was part of an administration that did the exact opposite of every talking point in that last sentence.

"Aside from the vapid response, Kamala has a slight issue in the previous administration to contend with. While she's out here condemning Trump for capturing Maduro, it was former President Biden who, in one of his last moves in office, announced a $25 million bounty for information leading to the arrest of Maduro." . . .