Trump Tells Congress US Engaged In 'Armed Conflict' With Cartels: Report
Summary
President Donald Trump notified Congress that the United States is in a formal armed conflict with drug cartels. The administration labeled cartel-affiliated drug smugglers as "unlawful combatants," which impacts how they are legally treated under international law. This announcement follows military actions in the Caribbean that resulted in 17 deaths.Key Facts
- President Trump informed Congress of a formal armed conflict with drug cartels.
- The Trump administration calls drug smugglers linked to cartels "unlawful combatants."
- Under international law, these combatants can be killed, detained, and prosecuted without trial.
- Military actions in the Caribbean Sea resulted in 17 deaths and are seen as possibly legal under this new determination.
- The announcement was made in a confidential notice, reported by the New York Times.
- This new stance affects how U.S. military can engage with cartels and their affiliates.
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