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Military Questions Legality of Drug Missions Under Trump

11/17/2025

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Nuremberg trials established accountability for actions, even when following orders, after World War II (1945–46).
Under U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, military personnel question the legality of orders, especially missions targeting suspected drug traffickers in the Caribbean.
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Frank Rosenblatt says officers seek legal advice due to conflicts with international law, while immunity from the Department of Justice does not shield them from state or international courts.

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Story summary

Nuremberg trials established accountability for actions, even when following orders, after World War II (1945–46).
Under U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, military personnel question the legality of orders, especially missions targeting suspected drug traffickers in the Caribbean.
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Frank Rosenblatt says officers seek legal advice due to conflicts with international law, while immunity from the Department of Justice does not shield them from state or international courts.