Democrats say they were left in the dark on Trump's drug boat strike
Summary
Leaders on the Senate Intelligence Committee will receive a briefing on a U.S. military strike against a drug vessel near Venezuela. The strike killed 11 cartel members and is part of a larger campaign. Some lawmakers were not informed about the operation in advance and are seeking more details from the White House.Key Facts
- The U.S. strike targeted a drug vessel near Venezuela and killed 11 members of the Tren de Aragua cartel.
- The Senate Intelligence Committee expects a bipartisan briefing about the operation.
- Some Democrats were not informed about the strike beforehand and are asking for its legal basis.
- The operation is part of a broader strategy against drug trafficking, linked to hopes for regime change in Venezuela.
- Senator Mark Kelly emphasized the importance of staying within legal boundaries in military actions.
- Senator Chris Coons also expressed concern about not being briefed on the incident.
- Republican Senator James Risch has been briefed but did not share specifics due to the classified nature of the information.
- Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro has been labeled by the U.S. as a leader in drug trafficking.
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