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Trump posts new video of U.S. strike on ‘drug-carrying submarine’
NBC News· 2025-10-19 16:29
President Trump posted new video of a US attack this week on a vessel in the Caribbean that he says was on a mission to smuggle illegal narcotics into the US. Yamish Alendor joins me from the White House. And Yamich, we're learning more about the two survivors of that strike.Certainly. Today, President Trump said that the United States is repatriating two alleged drug traffickers to Colombia and Ecuador after US military forces attacked their vessel in the Caribbean on Thursday. And tonight, the president o ...
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Breaking: The U.S. military attacked a second vessel in international waters that was allegedly transporting illegal narcotics to the U.S., killing three people https://t.co/QvGDNnC86g ...
‘Enormous scandal’: Hayes reacts to Trump’s deadly strike on 'drug-carrying boat'
MSNBC· 2025-09-04 00:52
Alleged Military Action & Legal Concerns - A military strike occurred in international waters against a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela [1][2] - The US government claims the strike targeted "narco-terrorists" and resulted in 11 fatalities [3] - Questions arise regarding the legality of the strike under international law, as the US is not in armed conflict with Venezuela [6] - Concerns are raised that the strike may constitute extrajudicial murder, even if the administration's claims are true [7] - The action is described as a potential violation of both domestic US law and international law [9] Geographical & Logistical Discrepancies - The boat was attacked off the coast of Venezuela, over 1,000 nautical miles from the US [4] - The Secretary of State suggested the vessel's destination was likely Trinidad, approximately 10 miles from Venezuela [4][5] - Discrepancies exist regarding the boat's intended destination and the justification for US military action so far from its borders [4][5] Credibility & Past Actions - The administration's credibility is questioned, referencing past instances of falsely accusing individuals of being members of a Venezuelan gang [8] - The administration is accused of acting as judge, jury, and executioner [8]