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Sen. Mullin Backs U.S. Strikes on Maduro's Drug Traffickers

11/30/2025

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Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) defends United States strikes against alleged narco-terrorists in the Caribbean, East Pacific, including a strike off Venezuela's coast, as lawful under United States and international law.
The measures target Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, whom Mullin calls illegitimate and involved in drug trafficking.
U.S. President Donald Trump has authorized strikes against drug-trafficking vessels, resulting in over 80 deaths.
Mullin praises the administration's proactive approach against perceived threats.

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Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) defends United States strikes against alleged narco-terrorists in the Caribbean, East Pacific, including a strike off Venezuela's coast, as lawful under United States and international law.
The measures target Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, whom Mullin calls illegitimate and involved in drug trafficking.
U.S. President Donald Trump has authorized strikes against drug-trafficking vessels, resulting in over 80 deaths.
Mullin praises the administration's proactive approach against perceived threats.