As a former CIA officer who served three tours alongside the military in Iraq, I saw conflict up close. But I think it's important that we put this decision to go into Venezuela in context. It's confusing. President Trump campaigned for nearly two years on staying out of foreign wars. That was a huge signature part of his campaign. So why do we find ourselves now in charge, in his words, of Venezuela? So let's put it in context. (00:22–00:28)
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