US EditionTrump says US struck another Venezuelan drug vessel, killing three
- President Donald Trump announced that U.S. military forces conducted a second strike targeting a Venezuelan drug vessel, killing three individuals who were allegedly transporting illegal narcotics in international waters.
- The Trump administration claims the strikes are part of an ongoing campaign against drug trafficking, asserting that violent cartels pose a significant threat to U.S. national security and interests.
- Several members of Congress, including both Democrats and Republicans, have expressed concerns about the legality of the military strikes and the potential overreach of executive authority.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted that the drug cartels present an immediate threat to the nation, mentioning their affiliation with Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
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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…
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