Leon Panetta on the Trump Administration’s Venezuelan Boat Strikes
The former C.I.A. director and Secretary of Defense explains the problem with using the military for law enforcement.
December 12, 2025
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Leon Panetta on the Trump Administration’s Venezuelan Boat Strikes
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The former C.I.A. director and Secretary of Defense explains the problem with using the military for law enforcement.
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