WATCH LIVE: Trump makes announcement on human trafficking during White House briefing
Summary
The U.S. military launched a ninth strike against a vessel suspected of carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people. This marks an expansion of President Trump's campaign against drug trafficking in South America, aiming to disrupt cocaine smuggling routes. President Trump stated that these actions are part of an "armed conflict" with drug cartels.Key Facts
- The U.S. military carried out its ninth attack on a drug-carrying vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
- Three people were killed in the strike, following another attack that killed two people the day before.
- The strikes have shifted focus from the Caribbean to the waters off South America.
- These actions are part of President Trump's efforts to fight drug trafficking, with parallels drawn to the U.S. war on terrorism.
- The Trump administration claims it has the legal authority to carry out these strikes.
- President Trump mentioned that future strikes might occur on land.
- There is concern among lawmakers about military actions taken without Congressional approval.
- The eastern Pacific Ocean is a major route for smuggling cocaine from Colombia and Peru.
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