US EditionTrump insists he can strike alleged drug traffickers without Congress declaring war
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump insisted strikes on alleged drug cartels do not require a war declaration and signalled land attacks would follow recent sea operations.
- A memo to Congress last month argued the president can designate drug cartels as nonstate armed groups and treat drug transport as an armed attack, while officials said this permits lethal force and indefinite detention.
- At least nine strikes have targeted alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, killing nearly 40 people since early September, while the U.S. military deployed naval ships, F-35 fighter jets and a nuclear submarine.
- Bipartisan lawmakers have raised concerns, with a failed resolution pushing congressional approval for attacks on drug groups, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth prepares to brief U.S. Congress amid critics citing war powers.
- Amid regional backlash, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro condemned U.S. strikes as violations of international law while Amnesty International and UN experts called attacks extrajudicial amid B-1B bomber activity near Venezuela.
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After potential plans to launch attacks inside Venezuela, Trump said his government will stop drug entry into the U.S. for land use.
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Trump Says He Doesn’t Need Congressional Approval to Strike Alleged Drug Boats in International Waters
Already a subscriber? Make sure to log into your account before viewing this content. You can access your account by hitting the “login” button on the top right corner. Still unable to see the content after signing in? Make sure your card on file is up-to-date. President Donald Trump has indicated that he intends to continue authorizing lethal military strikes against alleged drug traffickers abroad without seeking a formal declaration of w…
"We’re going to kill them...": Donald Trump shocks the media with his plan to deal with foreign drug dealers
Watch Louder with Crowder every weekday at 11:00 AM Eastern, only on Rumble Premium!"We’re just gonna kill people"Trump says he does not need declaration of war for attacks on Venezuela pic.twitter.com/Its7eMuz0V— 𝓡𝓮𝓻𝓮 ⚡⚡ (@_Xreree) October 24, 2025 According to President Donald Trump, the United States will “kill” those who bring drugs into this country. This should not be controversial, as the amount of harm these "narcoterrorists" have ca…
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