Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 12/19/25: Trump Gets $1 Trillion Military Budget, US Bombs Somalia Four More Times, and More
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Dec 19, 2025 Trump has signed a whopping $1 trillion military budget, combining various allocations that raise eyebrows. Discussions reveal mounting U.S. airstrikes in Somalia and a striking escalation of conflict in Gaza, where humanitarian crises deepen. Meanwhile, arms sales to Taiwan provoke sharp criticism from China. U.S. sanctions against ICC judges complicate the Gaza investigations, while Venezuela vows to resist U.S. blockades. The podcast dives into global military maneuverings and their transformative implications.
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US Sanctions ICC Judges
- The US sanctioned two ICC judges after they rejected Israel's appeal in the Gaza war crimes probe.
- Dave DeCamp frames the move as the US acting on Israel's behalf to undermine accountability.
Escalating US Air War In Somalia
- AFRICOM launched at least four more airstrikes in Somalia, bringing 2025's total to 116 strikes.
- Dave DeCamp points out this surpasses strikes under prior administrations and lacks transparent casualty reporting.
Al-Shabaab Gains Despite Strikes
- Despite heavy US strikes, Al-Shabaab captured a strategic town cutting supply lines to Mogadishu.
- Dave DeCamp highlights the cycle of intervention producing insurgent offshoots and continued instability.