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Sen. Duckworth Slams Illegal Military Strikes on Drug Boats

12/7/2025

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Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois) condemned military strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean as illegal and essentially murder.
She argued the operations lacked Congressional approval and violated international law and the Geneva Conventions.
Duckworth warned U.S. servicemembers could face legal repercussions and urged a lawful approach to combat drug trafficking.
She called for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to resign over the matter.

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Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois) condemned military strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean as illegal and essentially murder.
She argued the operations lacked Congressional approval and violated international law and the Geneva Conventions.
Duckworth warned U.S. servicemembers could face legal repercussions and urged a lawful approach to combat drug trafficking.
She called for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to resign over the matter.