Experts Critique Trump Administration’s Defense of Boat Strikes

Allies of President Trump are using the “war on terror” to justify his controversial strikes on drug boats in Latin America, despite legal experts asserting there is no armed conflict in the region. Critics, including rights advocates and Senate Democrats, argue these actions constitute extrajudicial killings and violate due process, as drug traffickers are not legitimate military targets. Trump’s administration has labeled drug organizations as “foreign terrorist” groups, raising concerns about the implications for domestic strikes. This militarization of drug policy echoes past administrations but lacks legal grounding, prompting fears of overreach in authority.