Summary
President Trump is considering using war powers to fight drug cartels. Legal experts question whether these powers, typically used for military conflicts, can be applied to crime such as drug trafficking.
Key Facts
- President Trump is looking to use war powers to combat drug cartels.
- War powers are usually for military conflicts, not criminal activities.
- John Yoo, a legal expert, helped create the legal rules for wars after 9/11.
- Yoo suggests that using war powers against cartels is too extreme.
- The discussion involves whether these powers are appropriate for fighting drug trafficking.