The saga of Gannon Ken Van Dyke, the Green Beret embroiled in allegations of exploiting classified intelligence for personal gain, has the mainstream media in a frenzy. The likes of CNN and the Washington Post are spinning this story as a prime example of military betrayal and corruption, framing him as a villain for using intel related to the capture of Nicolás Maduro. But wait—why are we not asking the more uncomfortable questions? What about the ethical breaches of the government that allowed this intel to slip into the public’s grasp in the first place?

It’s ironic that establishments like MSNBC, which love to parade their moral superiority, have been largely silent about the bigger picture: Who’s truly breaking the law here? Van Dyke’s defense is already pushing back hard, asking for this case to be tossed. Do we dare to think that perhaps the government should bear some responsibility when it plays with fire and gets burned? Instead of investigating the complexities of U.S. operations in Venezuela, mainstream narratives are quick to condemn the individual. If he’s guilty, throw the book at him; but we must remember that the state’s failures don’t absolve them from scrutiny.

This is classic deflection by corporate media, generating outrage against an individual to mask systemic issues. They vilify Van Dyke, ignoring the murky waters of U.S. interventions, military contracts, and geopolitical drama where the real culprits often escape unscathed. It’s time to lift the veil and spotlight the true villains behind the curtains—those orchestrating the chaos, not just the pawns in the game.