Senate Leaders Demand Answers on Anti-Drug Cartel Operations
U.S. Senate leaders have asked President Trump for the legal rationale behind anti-drug cartel operations that have resulted in casualty-heavy strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific. Senators Wicker and Reed have yet to receive a response, raising concerns over the legality and transparency of these actions.
In an escalating inquiry, the top Republican and Democrat on the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee have pressed the Trump administration for clarity on recent military operations targeting drug cartels. These operations, which have involved fatal strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific, remain shrouded in secrecy, sparking demand for transparency.
The senators, Roger Wicker and Jack Reed, have jointly expressed frustration over the lack of information provided about these strikes, including the legal justification for the lethal force used. Despite claims from the Trump administration that the strikes targeted vessels transporting drugs, details remain scant.
The situation is further complicated by Trump's earlier comments suggesting possible military action in Venezuela, which he appeared to retract Friday. As tensions mount and await resolution, the Pentagon has yet to issue a formal statement.
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