Caribbean Strikes: Trump's Drug War Escalation?

05/10/2025 1 min
Caribbean Strikes: Trump's Drug War Escalation?

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Caribbean Conflict: Is Trump's War on Drug Cartels a Power Grab? The US military is now authorized to strike vessels suspected of drug smuggling in the Caribbean, following a recent deadly operation. Trump declares a non-international armed conflict, but critics question the legal basis and evidence, suggesting an overreach of executive power. Are these military actions justified, or is the US Coast Guard the more appropriate agency? Trump claims success in halting drug movement, but offers no proof, leaving many to wonder what's next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.