Assessing the Impact of U.S. Strikes on Venezuelan Boats
Military strikes on boats off the coast of Venezuela have resulted in nearly 30 fatalities. President Donald Trump claims that each strike has also saved 25,000 lives.
According to the Trump administration, the U.S. military struck five boats off the coast of Venezuela, allegedly carrying drugs. However, no evidence has been provided regarding the type or quantity of these drugs.
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Between May 2024 and April 2025, approximately 73,000 people died in the U.S. due to overdoses. If Trump's statement were accurate, the five boat strikes would have saved nearly double the number of lives lost to overdoses in a year.
Drug experts have noted that even if the type and quantity of drugs on the boats were known, the amount of drugs stopped from entering the U.S. does not directly indicate the number of lives saved.
Author's summary: Trump's claim of saving 25,000 lives via strikes on Venezuelan boats lacks evidence.