Podcast Summary: Human Events Daily with Jack Posobiec

Episode: Live from the Pentagon: Department of War Responds to Narco Terrorist Strikes Story
Date: December 2, 2025
Host: Jack Posobiec
Guest: Kingsley Wilson (Department of War Press Secretary)
Recording Location: The Pentagon, Arlington, VA

Overview

In this episode, Jack Posobiec broadcasts live from the Pentagon—"the five-sided puzzle palace"—for a landmark conversation with Kingsley Wilson, press secretary for the Department of War. The pair break down the Pentagon’s response to recent narco-terrorist strikes, congressional investigations into senior officials, operational transparency, and the evolving nature of military engagement in the Western Hemisphere. The episode is marked by direct, sometimes irreverent exchanges, with a focus on military strategy, media narratives, and a behind-the-scenes look at Pentagon press briefings.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Congressional Inquiries and Internal Investigations

Senator Wicker’s Inquiry & Secretary Hegseth

• Department of War confirmed ongoing dialogue with Senator Wicker, who is backing an inquiry into Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over alleged war crimes related to narco-terrorist strikes.
  • Kingsley Wilson:
    “Secretary of War spoke with Senator Wicker ... and they had a good conversation where he was able to explain...the rationale behind these strikes.” (01:05)
• Ongoing briefings with Congressional committees (HASK, SASC) to ensure transparency and bipartisan communication about military actions.

Investigation into Senator Mark Kelly

• Department is reviewing allegations of misconduct against Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Navy officer still subject to UCMJ.
  • Wilson:
    “The Secretary of War has tasked the Secretary of the Navy, John Phelan, with doing a thorough review...and providing him an update on December 10th. All options are on the table.” (02:01–02:33)

2. Pentagon Press Corps and Media Transparency

• The episode highlights a shift in the Pentagon press room: “new” press corps are lauded for asking substantive questions, unlike their mainstream predecessors.
  • Wilson:
    “You all asked much harder questions than the fake news journalists ... an opportunity for the Pentagon ... to revisit that promise of transparency.” (03:31)
• Host and guest stress that no questions were scripted or provided in advance.
  • Posobiec (joking):
    “Kingsley handed me my question on a script. Kidding, kidding.” (04:04)
  • Wilson:
    “We want to make sure that all of the questions ... are authentic.” (04:32)

3. The Narco-Terrorist Strikes: Legality & Efficacy

• Recent strikes (including off Venezuela) are a focal point, especially concerning operational legality, targeting, and messaging.
  • Wilson:
    “We anticipated...mainstream media attacks about these strikes...it was interesting to see the MSM carry so much water for these narco terrorists...instead of our brave warriors.” (20:34)
  • The administration is resolute: these are kinetic strikes against cartels, and “the kid gloves have come off.”
  • Wilson:
    “Biden let narco terrorists into our country...now we’re sinking their boats ... that sends a message ... we are going to come after you and we’re going to kill you. That is on the table.” (22:38)

4. U.S. Operations in the Western Hemisphere and Venezuela

• Discussion centers on the positioning of the Ford carrier strike group in the Caribbean and America’s objectives in the region.
  • Wilson:
    “Our job ... is to make sure the President has every single option available to him ... we assess the environment ... we’ve brought the Ford carrier down to the Caribbean ... it’s the first time in recent memory.” (11:37)
  • The U.S. is preparing for “sea warfare,” expanding Navy presence and readiness in light of Chinese activity.

5. Media Narratives and Shifting Focus

• Criticism of mainstream media (‘fake news’, ‘lamestream media’) for prioritizing “regurgitated questions” and failing to address real policy or military developments.
  • Wilson:
    “They just asked a lot of regurgitated questions...like why are you racist, why do you hate DEI...the new press corps asked...the real nitty gritty hard facts.” (12:29)

6. Evolving Warfare: Drones & Technology

• The Pentagon is watching global conflicts and adapting rapidly, with special emphasis on drone technology.
  • Wilson:
    “We’ve learned a lot from just watching the Ukraine-Russia war, especially in terms of drones, and that’s really informed our focus going forward.” (14:01)
  • Investment in drone manufacturing and acquisition reform is a priority.

7. Homeland Security, Border & the “America First” Doctrine

• The administration emphasizes that homeland defense and aggressive action against narco-terrorists is not at the expense of global strategy—particularly vis-a-vis China.
  • Wilson:
    “China is all over the Western Hemisphere...no longer will China control this canal.” (16:57)
  • Approximately 10,000 troops at the southern border; the administration says no terror threat will cross.
• Distinction drawn between previous ‘endless war’ policy in the Middle East and the new focus on protecting U.S. borders.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “This is what happens when the Fourth Turning meets fifth generation warfare.” — Host (00:26)
• “All options are on the table at this moment in time and we look forward to getting the Secretary of the Navy review. The Secretary of War has been very clear ... this is unacceptable.” — Kingsley Wilson, on the Mark Kelly investigation (02:33)
• “You all asked much harder questions than the fake news journalists ... it was great for the American people.” — Kingsley Wilson (03:31)
• “We anticipate mainstream media would attack ... the fake news has such bad TDS they’d rather root against the success of a military operation than admit President Trump had a resounding victory.” — Kingsley Wilson, on the strikes' coverage (20:34)
• “The unit party does not like actually having to act in the interests of the American people.” — Jack Posobiec (25:49)
• “Nobody waits on the Department of War.” — Quoted from the Secretary (11:37)

Timed Highlights (Timestamps in MM:SS)

• 01:05: Secretary Hegseth’s call with Senator Wicker, congressional briefings.
• 02:01: Allegations and investigation of Senator Mark Kelly.
• 03:31: Transparency and the new Pentagon press corps.
• 11:37–13:07: U.S. operations in Venezuela, carrier strike group in Caribbean, and press questions.
• 14:01: Response to drone warfare developments in Ukraine and global adaptation.
• 16:57: Focus on countering Chinese influence in the Western Hemisphere.
• 20:34: Anticipating and countering mainstream media narratives about the recent strikes.
• 22:38: The administration’s policy of direct military action against narco traffickers.
• 25:15: Shift from Middle East wars to ‘America First’ and homeland security.

Tone and Language

The conversation is assertive, direct, and often combative toward mainstream media and political adversaries. There's a sense of urgency in defending and justifying the current administration’s military actions, with frequent references to transparency, operational effectiveness, and a shift in national security doctrine toward a homeland-first, America-first mentality.

Conclusion

This episode delivers an inside look at the Pentagon’s strategies and narratives following high-profile anti-narco-terror strikes, pushing back against mainstream narratives, and firmly positioning U.S. military priorities around readiness, technology, and homeland defense. The dialogue is energetic, unapologetically partisan, and geared toward listeners seeking unfiltered opinions and first-hand accounts of U.S. military policy in action.

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