Judging Freedom Max Blumenthal : Trump Threatens Venezuela’s New President
Feb 12, 2026
Max Blumenthal, investigative journalist and author known for coverage of U.S. foreign interventions, discusses threats to Venezuela’s acting president and alleged secret indictments. He reviews Netanyahu’s Washington trip, Iran backchannels and regional war risks. He also covers Gaza ceasefire violations, Epstein revelations shaking politics, and U.S. pressure on Cuba and international responses.
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Netanyahu Pushing For Wider Red Lines
- Netanyahu's visit pushed renewed demands to include Iran's missiles and proxies in negotiations, which Blumenthal says will sabotage diplomacy.
- He argues Israel aims to provoke conditions that make regional war more likely by reshaping U.S. red lines.
Military Posture Raises War Risk
- The U.S. dispatched a second carrier strike group near Iran, increasing the risk of escalation even without a clear presidential decision to attack.
- Blumenthal links military deployments to internal hawkish pressure around Trump.
Indecisive Leader, Decisive Consequences
- Blumenthal doubts Trump's personal resolve and portrays him as susceptible to advisers who favor hawkish policies.
- He contends presidential indecision combined with hawkish influencers can still make war inevitable.