Summary
The Trump administration is changing how the U.S. uses its military, focusing more on actions near the southern U.S. border and in the Caribbean. This shift includes targeting drug cartels and increasing military presence in these areas, while also drawing attention away from traditional overseas threats.
Key Facts
- The U.S. is increasing military operations near the southern border and the Caribbean.
- Vice President Vance stated the military's best use is in targeting cartel members.
- Venezuelan military jets flew close to a U.S. Navy ship in the Caribbean.
- The new national defense strategy might focus more on homeland security.
- Ten F-35 fighter jets were deployed to Puerto Rico.
- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth compared drug-runners to terrorist groups like al-Qaeda.
- The Army plans to send additional troops to the U.S.-Mexico border.
- Congress has not declared war on cartels, which are typically seen as criminals rather than military targets.
