"Recent operations under the Trump administration have raised eyebrows and drawn criticism, not only because of their missions but also because of their names and the intent behind them. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday announced Operation Southern Spear, aimed at what he calls "narco-terrorists" who are allegedly bringing illegal drugs into the country. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Saturday also announced it was launching Operation Charlotte's Web matching the name of the classic children's book"
"Asked about the inspiration for the operation name and the message the agency wants to send by using it, DHS responded to NPR with a press release about the operation that included a statement from Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "We are surging DHS law enforcement to Charlotte to ensure Americans are safe and public safety threats are removed," McLaughlin said in the statement."
Recent U.S. enforcement actions received scrutiny for both their missions and their chosen names. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Operation Southern Spear targeting alleged "narco-terrorists" accused of bringing illegal drugs into the country. The Department of Homeland Security launched Operation Charlotte's Web in Charlotte, N.C., explicitly targeting undocumented immigrants. Critics voiced outrage over using a beloved children's-book title in an enforcement context. DHS issued a press release quoting Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin saying DHS is surging law enforcement to Charlotte to remove public safety threats. The Defense Department did not respond to inquiries. U.S. operation naming began in World War II and later moved from color-based to name-based systems.
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