The US has been conducting a number of strikes on alleged drug cartel boats in international waters. And when talking about it, President Donald Trump has said this. >> Every boat is saving 25,000 lives.And you can see it. The boats get hit and you see that fentinol all over the ocean. It's like floating in bags. It's all over the place.>> There have now been more than 10 strikes reported by the administration, which would add up to a quarter of a million Americans by the president's numbers. But it's not t ...

US Military Actions & Security Concerns - US military conducted a second deadly strike this month against a Venezuelan target, authorized by President Trump [1] - The strike resulted in three alleged terrorists killed in action [2] - The Trump administration claims the strikes occurred in international waters targeting foreign terrorist gangs transporting illegal narcotics [2][3] - The administration is warning cartels that similar actions will be taken against them on land [3] Political & Legal Implications - The White House labeled the Venezuelan government under Nicholas Maduro as a "narco-terror cartel" [4] - The US Justice Department will investigate whether liberal political groups are organizing violence at protests and may consider racketeering laws [5] - President Trump is expanding crime crackdown to Memphis, sending federal agents and National Guard [5] Drug Trafficking & Border Security - The administration claims that drug trafficking by sea has decreased significantly following the strikes [2]

US Military Actions & Legal Implications - US military conducted a second strike targeting drug cartels allegedly transporting illegal narcotics to the US [1] - The second strike resulted in the death of three individuals identified as narco-traffickers and terrorists who had left Venezuela [2] - The US military previously conducted a strike that killed 11 individuals allegedly part of the Tren de Aragua (TDA) cartel [2] - The US designated TDA as a foreign terrorist organization earlier this year [3] - The legality of the US military strikes, specifically the legal authority to strike at a boat, has raised legal questions [3] Political Context - The Trump administration is increasing pressure on the Maduro regime in Venezuela [1]

Moments ago, President Trump posted on social media that the US military carried out a second strike targeting drug cartels that he says were transporting illegal narcotics, illegal narcotics to the US. The president also posting this video. It follows a similar strike carried out earlier this month in the southern Caribbean.And it comes as the Trump administration looks to ramp up pressure on the Madura regime in Venezuela. Joining me now is NBC News senior national security correspondent Courtney QB. And ...