Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group Deployed for Anti-Smuggling Operations

The Trump administration has deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to the Caribbean to combat drug smuggling and dismantle Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) in support of U.S. security. This action follows multiple military strikes targeting drug trafficking vessels, including a recent operation against a gang linked to Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, amidst growing scrutiny over the legality of these military actions.

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