Trump’s Caribbean Killing Spree
The president’s attacks target drug cartels, but serve a troubling agenda.
On September 2, the US military sank a boat off Venezuela’s coast, killing 11. Two more boats were hit on September 15 and 19, killing six. An Army attack in early October reported four fatalities.
Trump notified Congress that the US is in an “armed conflict” with drug cartels.
Trump signed an executive order designating Latin American drug cartels as terrorist organizations on his second term’s first day.
- September 2: 11 killed
- September 15 and 19: 6 killed
- Early October: 4 killed
Author’s summary: Trump’s attacks on drug cartels raise concerns.