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Questions remain over legality of Trump's narcotrafficking boat strikes

Summary

President Trump announced a victory against drug trafficking and defended recent military actions. These actions included the killing of nearly 40 people suspected of smuggling drugs.

Key Facts

  • President Trump held a press event about fighting crime and drug trafficking.
  • He talked about the U.S. military killing almost 40 people suspected of drug smuggling.
  • The actions by the military are controversial and have raised legal questions.
  • The focus of the event was on reducing narcotrafficking.
  • There is public debate over the legality of these military strikes.

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