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Senator Duckworth Slams Trump's Military Strike Justification

12/13/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces criticism from Senator Tammy Duckworth over his justification for military strikes on alleged drug traffickers.
Duckworth warns the plan could lead to lethal actions against American citizens.
She says the rationale would violate domestic and international law.
The Department of Justice will investigate political violence but did not clarify lethal force against U.S. citizens.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces criticism from Senator Tammy Duckworth over his justification for military strikes on alleged drug traffickers.
Duckworth warns the plan could lead to lethal actions against American citizens.
She says the rationale would violate domestic and international law.
The Department of Justice will investigate political violence but did not clarify lethal force against U.S. citizens.