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The Truth About The Venezuelan “Drug Boat” Trump Blew Up!

2025-09-15 News & Politics
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US Drone Strike in Venezuela: Oil Motives vs. Drug Trafficking Narrative

Understand why the US targeted a Venezuelan fishing boat and how historical data suggests the official drug trafficking narrative distracts from geopolitical resource control.

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  • Data shows US citizens facilitate nearly 90% of convicted fentanyl trafficking, undermining migrant blame.
  • Venezuelan officials strongly deny US claims that victims of a fatal drone strike were cartel members.
  • The discussion links military escalation in the Caribbean to seizing Venezuela’s massive oil reserves, referencing historical US interference. This segment, hosted by Misty Winston, dissects the official justification for a deadly US military action against a Venezuelan boat, contrasting it with evidence on domestic drug smuggling and highlighting potential resource exploitation motives.

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A U.S. drone strike recently killed 11 Venezuelans on a fishing boat, which the Trump administration claimed were drug traffickers — a claim that Venezuela disputes. Venezuelan officials argue the victims were civilians and accuse the U.S. of bypassing due process while escalating military pressure in the Caribbean. Guest host Misty Winston cites data showing most fentanyl smuggling is carried out by U.S. citizens at legal border crossings, undermining the narrative that migrants or foreign actors are primarily responsible. She concludes that U.S. actions are less about drugs and more about controlling Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, linking the situation to a long history of U.S.-backed regime change and resource exploitation. Misty Winston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarcasmStardust Misty Winston on Due Dissidence: https://www.youtube.com/@DueDissidence Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydoreshow.dashery.com/ https://dobynsfamilycreations.com/collections/the-jimmy-dore-show-store DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jimmy-dore/id839294547 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jimmydore.jimmydore Jimmy Dore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Dore Stef Zamorano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/miserablelib About The Jimmy Dore Show: #TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.

Top Comments (10)

@G-Wag 2025-09-15

The fact that the CIA have been the biggest drug traffickers in the world… for many decades… should be the obvious place to start… to seriously stop the influx of illegal drugs… the propaganda machine is working overtime…. Still.

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@ReeseL4D 2025-09-15

Venezuela is lying. The boat was filled with CIA agents.

185 34 replies
@dernuniverse9813 2025-09-15

CIA killed a president of there own country but Hollywood keeps brainwashing's the people they are cool and heroes only in movies

177 12 replies
@Rismtism 2025-09-15

The US gov calling anyone else terrorists is the biggest projection ever

72 1 replies
@ouknow1446 2025-09-15

Last I heard you must prove guilt *NOT* innocence.

54 14 replies
@MK-nz5pe 2025-09-15

The movie just keeps playing…. It’s all an evil scripted show!

47 2 replies
@Noah-p3f8x 2025-09-15

And why would drug smugglers try to run a military blockade.. that’s dumb

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@JonTravalta 2025-09-15

Turns out it was just a family on vacation 😂

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@MD-zm6sn 2025-09-15

I believe this like I believe numbers that come out of China regarding illnesses.

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@BarbaricEric307 2025-09-17

Trump tryin to get at that Oil son....OH!!!!

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