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Trump Defends Controversial Strikes Amid Congressional Backlash

10/31/2025

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Under U.S. President Donald Trump, the White House defended U.S. military strikes that killed 14 drug-trafficking suspects, saying they were necessary to curb drug-related deaths in the United States.
Rep. Jim Himes criticized the strikes as lacking Congressional authorization and warned of dangerous precedents.
Himes said military presence near Venezuela is ineffective because most drugs originate in Mexico and Colombia.
He cautioned that future Democratic leadership could misuse similar powers.

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Under U.S. President Donald Trump, the White House defended U.S. military strikes that killed 14 drug-trafficking suspects, saying they were necessary to curb drug-related deaths in the United States.
Rep. Jim Himes criticized the strikes as lacking Congressional authorization and warned of dangerous precedents.
Himes said military presence near Venezuela is ineffective because most drugs originate in Mexico and Colombia.
He cautioned that future Democratic leadership could misuse similar powers.