Trump Declares US in Armed Conflict with Drug Cartels
TL;DR
President Trump declared drug cartels as unlawful combatants, asserting the U.S. is in a 'non-international armed conflict' with them, following recent military strikes in the Caribbean, raising questions about legal authority and congressional approval.
- Trump declares drug cartels operating in Caribbean unlawful combatants AP News
- Trump ‘Determined’ the U.S. Is Now in a War With Drug Cartels, Congress Is Told The New York Times
- Trump admin tells Congress the US is in ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels CNN
- US is engaged in formal 'armed conflict' with 'terrorist' drug cartels, Trump says ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Trump admin tells Congress it determined US engaged in formal 'armed conflict' with 'terrorist' drug cartels Fox News
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