Tanker seized by antiwar president as jobs problem grows
Tanker seized by antiwar president as jobs problem grows The David Pakman Show - December 11, 2025 Dec 11 Already a website member? Watch the show commercial-free here | Want to become a member? Sign up here The United States seized a Venezuelan oil tanker in international waters using helicopters and tactical teams, bypassing legal or diplomatic processes. The tanker had ties to Iranian oil smuggling, and the seizure was carried out under a warrant issued two weeks earlier. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro called it piracy, while the Trump administration continues to frame itself as anti-war despite escalating military activity in the Caribbean. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warns the U.S. economy is weakening, with job losses likely worse than reported and inflation rising due to tariffs. While the Fed cut interest rates to support the economy, Powell highlights the challenge of balancing employment and inflation. A measles outbreak is sprea...