US EditionTrump says US struck another Venezuelan drug vessel, killing three
- President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. military targeted a vessel carrying drugs from Venezuela, killing three individuals aboard the boat.
- The initial strike occurred earlier this month and involved a separate Venezuelan drug-carrying vessel, killing 11 people, which prompted bipartisan concerns over the legality of such military actions.
- Lawmakers from both parties have expressed dissatisfaction with the Trump administration's justification for these strikes, viewing them as potential overreach by using military for law enforcement purposes.
- Trump emphasized that these actions are necessary to combat violent drug trafficking cartels that pose threats to U.S. national security.
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Three people were killed in the attack that took place Monday in international waters. According to Trump, the ship belonged to a Venezuelan drug cartel and was en route to the United States.
The U.S. again attacked a vessel from Venezuela that allegedly transported drugs to the U.S. According to President Trump, three people were killed. It is the second attack of this kind.
US Conducts Strike on Another Drug Boat From Venezuela: Trump
Three people were killed in a U.S. strike on a Venezuelan drug boat, President Donald Trump announced on Sept. 15. It is the second strike in less than two weeks. “This morning, on my Orders, U.S. Military Forces conducted a SECOND Kinetic Strike against positively identified, extraordinarily violent drug trafficking cartels and narcoterrorists in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility,” posted Trump on Truth Social. “The Strike occurred while thes…
UPDATE 4-Trump says US struck another alleged Venezuelan drug vessel, killing three
UPDATE 4-Trump says US struck another alleged Venezuelan drug vessel, killing three President Donald Trump said on Monday that the U.S. military carried out a strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug cartel vessel heading to the United States, the second such strike carried out against a suspected drug boat in recent weeks. He said three men were killed in the strike, adding that it occurred in international waters. Trump provided no evidence for hi…
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