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Trump Launches 'Golden Fleet' & Fulton County Concerns Confirmed | 12.23.25

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Dec 23, 2025
Guests Cabot Phillips, a senior editor from Daily Wire, discusses Trump's bold announcement of a new battleship fleet alongside a crackdown on Venezuelan oil. Amanda Presta-Giacomo reveals a massive fraud investigation in Minnesota, implicating funds linked to terrorism. Tim Pierce sheds light on alarming irregularities in Fulton County's election processes, raising questions about Georgia's election integrity. This dynamic discussion dives deep into politics and fraud, anchoring significant implications for future elections.
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Naval Blockade As Strategic Pressure

  • The Trump administration shifted from drug enforcement to a naval blockade against Venezuelan tankers to choke Maduro's oil revenue.
  • The blockade aims to pressure Venezuela and signal strength to rivals like Russia and China.
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‘Golden Fleet’ Announcement Signals Resolve

  • President Trump announced a "golden fleet" of next-generation battleships to be unveiled by 2028 as a show of force.
  • The timing reinforces U.S. resolve in the Southern Hemisphere and warns adversaries.
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Minnesota Hit By Massive Fraud Schemes

  • Federal prosecutors say Minnesota suffered "industrial scale" fraud possibly totaling $9 billion tied to multiple taxpayer programs.
  • Officials describe "fraud tourism" where scammers targeted Minnesota because it was perceived as lax enforcement.
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