Trump Labels Drug Cartels as Terrorists Amid U.S. Military Actions
TL;DR
The Trump administration reportedly conducted secret military strikes against undisclosed enemies, including drug cartels, without congressional approval, claiming a new state of armed conflict. Critics argue this bypasses legal and constitutional boundaries, raising concerns about unchecked presidential power and secret warfare.
- Trump Declares He Can Wage Secret Wars Against Anyone He Calls an Enemy The Intercept
- Trump ‘Determined’ the U.S. Is Now in a War With Drug Cartels, Congress Is Told The New York Times
- Trump administration tells Congress the U.S. is in "armed conflict" with drug cartels after Venezuela boat strikes CBS News
- Exclusive | Lawmakers From Both Sides Pressed Pentagon on Legal Basis for Drug Boat Strikes The Wall Street Journal
- Trump Calls Cartel Members “Terrorists.” They’re Armed With Bullets From a U.S. Army Factory. The Intercept
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