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Trump Deploys USS Ford to Tackle South American Cartels

10/30/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump orders the USS Gerald R. Ford to South America to confront drug cartels, reducing naval presence in the Mediterranean.
The move coincides with expanded operations against drug boats, noted by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Trump labels cartels unlawful combatants, with strikes reported to have killed at least 57.
Lawmakers worry over absent congressional approval while Sen. Lindsey Graham advocates potential Venezuelan land strikes.

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U.S. President Donald Trump orders the USS Gerald R. Ford to South America to confront drug cartels, reducing naval presence in the Mediterranean.
The move coincides with expanded operations against drug boats, noted by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Trump labels cartels unlawful combatants, with strikes reported to have killed at least 57.
Lawmakers worry over absent congressional approval while Sen. Lindsey Graham advocates potential Venezuelan land strikes.