HOT TOPICS | White House in Chaos Over Pete Hegseth's Venezuela Boat Strike - December 2nd, 2025

This morning we’re diving back into the rapidly escalating Venezuela boat strike scandal and the White House’s increasingly desperate attempts to shield Pete Hegseth from the fallout. Despite the spin, despite the conflicting stories, the core question remains the same: Did Hegseth’s actions constitute war crimes or even murder? Legal experts say yes. The administration of course says “nothing to see here.” We’ll break down the latest reporting, the shifting defenses, and whether anyone in this MAGA-led White House will ever face accountability or if the machine is just veering even further into outright lawlessness. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by Lean. Every Brickhouse product — from better sleep to superior collagen — is 30% off. But hurry, because these Black Friday deals go fast. Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com and save 30%. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Visit https://FFRF.US/SHOP or DON to 511 511 From Black Friday through December 9th, you can get 20% off all FFRF merchandise — wear your principles, speak your truth. And you can give the gift of freethought with a 2-for-1 membership offer. Join FFRF and get a free gift membership for a fellow freethinker in your life. New U.S. memberships only. Not renewals. Not lifetime tiers. Just a chance to grow the movement and defend real liberty. This episode is brought to you by Heat Holders. Go to https://HeatHolders.com — and from now until Cyber Monday, use code “DON25” to save an incredible 25% off your order! Free shipping on orders over $25 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices