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Trump Authorizes Military Strikes Against Drug Cartels

11/12/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump has authorized military strikes against drug cartels, claiming the United States is at war with them and that at least 67 people were killed.
The actions include deploying the National Guard in American cities as part of a broader campaign.
Critics warn the move escalates wartime powers, echoing post-9/11 policies, and could enable authoritarianism by linking migration to crime and justifying military action against domestic enemies.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has authorized military strikes against drug cartels, claiming the United States is at war with them and that at least 67 people were killed.
The actions include deploying the National Guard in American cities as part of a broader campaign.
Critics warn the move escalates wartime powers, echoing post-9/11 policies, and could enable authoritarianism by linking migration to crime and justifying military action against domestic enemies.