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New reports suggest the CIA and special forces failed in a recent mission to capture or kill Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela. Guest Kevin Shipp, a former CIA officer and whistleblower, discusses how the CIA has been involved in Venezuela for a long time, dating back to the 'cartel of the sun' and using it as a pretext for covert operations and assassinations, bypassing Congress.
Kevin Shipp explains that the CIA manipulates every president by presenting dire national security threats if their recommendations aren't followed, or by flattering them to align with CIA agendas. He states that the CIA's national security goal is to acquire oil, minerals, and gold from other countries, and this is the underlying motive for their operations in Venezuela.
Shipp highlights the CIA's long history of involvement in drug trafficking, from the Golden Triangle to Iran-Contra. He discusses a conflict between the CIA and White House-led special forces operations in Venezuela, where the CIA allegedly hindered the White House's efforts, leading to casualties, because the special forces were not aligned with the CIA's drug-running agenda.
There are reports of a 'coup in morale' within the Pentagon due to Pete Hegseth's leadership, but no concrete evidence of a deeper coup. Shipp refutes claims by Marco Rubio about Iran and Hezbollah involvement in Venezuela, stating there's no proof, and emphasizing that the CIA's footprint is the dominant one there. He also points out the CIA often operates without the full knowledge of its own directors.
Kevin Shipp recounts his experience after uncovering a vulnerability in overseas embassies, where the CIA attempted to suppress his report. After the State Department secretly supported him, the CIA retaliated by relocating him and targeting his family with what he believes were directed energy weapons, causing severe health issues for his wife and son. He stresses the need for CIA reform, advocating for the American people to demand congressional hearings.