President Trump has directed the Pentagon to engage in military operations against foreign drug cartels, legitimizing military action on foreign soil. This directive targets cartels identified as terrorist organizations, representing a significant escalation in anti-drug efforts. The administration is focused on combating the fentanyl crisis, enhancing rewards for arresting key trafficking figures. However, deploying military forces abroad raises legal concerns and potential for civilian harm, requiring Congressional approval for such actions in foreign nations.
President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to use military force against foreign drug cartels, officially allowing military operations on foreign soil to combat trafficking.
This initiative marks the most aggressive approach by the administration, focusing on eliminating the influence of drug cartels linked to the fentanyl crisis in the U.S.
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