Pentagon official: US military has no authority to do drone strikes on drug cartels in Mexico
- Colby Jenkins stated on Tuesday that special operations forces lack drone strike authority in Mexico.
- President Trump designated drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations on February 19.
- Despite this designation, the U.S. Military still requires congressional approval for direct action.
- Elon Musk posted on X that the designation allowed drone strikes, but Jenkins stated it does not; Jenkins said it 'helps us unlock the doors'.
- U.S. Northern Command increased surveillance flights along the border, sharing intelligence with Mexico, while Guillot seeks expanded authority.
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Pentagon official: US military has no authority to do drone strikes on drug cartels in Mexico
A top Pentagon official says that special operations forces do not have the authority to launch drone attacks at drug cartels in Mexico.
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