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A sustained campaign would also likely raise further issues related to Mr. Trump’s push to use the military more aggressively to back a variety of his policies, often in the face of legal and constitutional constraints.
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A sustained campaign would likely raise further issues related to Mr. Trump’s push to use the military more aggressively.
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- February 15, 2026 at 2:21 PM (6 months ago)
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- February 15, 2026 at 2:21 PM (6 months ago)
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Trump has secretly authorized the Pentagon to use military force against Latin American drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations. This marks a significant escalation in the administration's efforts to combat drug trafficking. The directive raises legal questions about the use of military force on foreign soil.
President Trump has authorized the Pentagon to use military force against Latin American drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations. This aggressive step aims to curb the flow of fentanyl and other illegal drugs. Legal and international law issues are raised by this directive.
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