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Trump Defends Controversial Strikes Against Venezuelan Drug Cartels

12/6/2025

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Former President Joe Biden in 1989 called for an 'international strike force' to combat drug lords, asserting the drug crisis threatens U.S. national security.
Recently, the Trump administration faced backlash for strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats from Venezuela, with at least 22 strikes and numerous fatalities.
Democrats raised concerns about potential war crimes, while U.S. President Donald Trump defended the strikes as necessary to combat drug cartels.

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Former President Joe Biden in 1989 called for an 'international strike force' to combat drug lords, asserting the drug crisis threatens U.S. national security.
Recently, the Trump administration faced backlash for strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats from Venezuela, with at least 22 strikes and numerous fatalities.
Democrats raised concerns about potential war crimes, while U.S. President Donald Trump defended the strikes as necessary to combat drug cartels.