The Rubin Report Exposing the Truth Behind Shawn Ryan Fight & Drug Boat Strikes | Dan Crenshaw
Dec 29, 2025
Dan Crenshaw, U.S. congressman and former Navy SEAL, dives into critical U.S. foreign policy and national security challenges. He discusses the importance of treating drug cartels as terrorist organizations and America's strategic responses to threats from adversaries like Russia and China in Venezuela. Crenshaw also addresses the accusations from Shawn Ryan, branding them as clickbait. With a focus on GOP legislative priorities, he emphasizes healthcare, border security, and the need for clear communication amidst political distractions.
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Targeting Narco-Terror Networks
- The U.S. shifted the drug fight from law enforcement to targeting narco-terror networks tied to regimes like Maduro's.
- Designating these networks as terrorist entities enables legal kinetic strikes and broader strategy options.
Strikes Are Legally Vetted And Deterrent
- Crenshaw argues strikes on designated terrorists are legal and follow rigorous multi-source intelligence.
- He cites deterrence evidence: fewer pilots and no Caribbean strikes in four weeks.
Double Tap Compared To Battlefield Follow‑Ups
- Crenshaw defends 'double tap' targeting by analogy to battlefield follow-up shots at escaping combatants.
- He frames the action as morally arguable but legally clear when aimed at designated terrorists.