Debate Rises Over Trump's Unapproved Military Strikes on Drug Boats
TL;DR
Former President Trump is planning to conduct military strikes against drug traffickers in Latin America without congressional approval, citing legal authority under the War Powers Resolution and framing the actions as limited defensive measures rather than a formal war, amidst mixed reactions from Republican leaders and concerns over constitutional and political implications.
- Trump counts on public support for drug boat strikes without congressional approval Politico
- Trump administration says it’s given 7 classified briefings to Congress on US military boat strikes CNN
- US troops should be alarmed at Trump’s strikes on alleged drug boats Military Times
- Republican senator calls Trump’s military airstrikes ‘extrajudicial killings’ | Rand Paul The Guardian
- Republicans Who Have Rarely Opposed Trump Raise Questions About His Drug War The New York Times
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