Summary
The U.S. military carried out a strike on a boat suspected of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four people. This action is part of a series of attacks authorized by President Trump to target drug cartels. The initiative has led to increased scrutiny from lawmakers.
Key Facts
- The U.S. military attacked a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four people.
- The boat was suspected of drug smuggling and operated by narco-terrorists.
- This recent strike brings the total number of such attacks to 26, with at least 99 individuals killed.
- President Trump justifies these attacks as necessary to combat drug flow into the U.S.
- There is increasing scrutiny from lawmakers regarding the strikes.
- On the same day, the House voted against resolutions that would limit President Trump's military actions against drug cartels.
- House Republicans rejected measures that needed Congress's approval for future strikes.
- President Trump describes the U.S. efforts as an "armed conflict" with drug cartels.
