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John Oliver Condemns Trump's Venezuelan Strikes as Extrajudicial

10/28/2025

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John Oliver, host of Last Week Tonight on HBO, described U.S. President Donald Trump's military strikes off the Venezuelan coast as extrajudicial killings.
Oliver noted the administration lacks evidence labeling the victims narco-terrorists.
Oliver said the legal justification for these actions is flawed.
Oliver argued the president's approach resembles murder by bypassing due process.
Bill Maher, an HBO colleague, downplayed the White House changes, saying renovations are common.

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John Oliver, host of Last Week Tonight on HBO, described U.S. President Donald Trump's military strikes off the Venezuelan coast as extrajudicial killings.
Oliver noted the administration lacks evidence labeling the victims narco-terrorists.
Oliver said the legal justification for these actions is flawed.
Oliver argued the president's approach resembles murder by bypassing due process.
Bill Maher, an HBO colleague, downplayed the White House changes, saying renovations are common.