Trump Defends Controversial Second Strike on Drug Boat as Lawmakers Demand Video Release

On September 2, the U.S. military conducted an initial strike in the Caribbean, disabling an alleged drug boat after it turned around upon spotting a U.S. aircraft, leading to its initial disablement.

President Trump defended a second missile strike on a capsized Caribbean boat, claiming it targeted drug smugglers attempting to right their vessel, reportedly killing survivors and sinking the boat.

Lawmakers urge the administration to release footage of the Caribbean operation, questioning the legality of killing survivors, which legal experts suggest may violate military warfare laws.

Since September 2, the U.S. has conducted 22 strikes, targeting drug-smuggling vessels linked to cartels, including those controlled by Venezuelan President Maduro, resulting in at least 87 deaths.

Trump's campaign aims to reduce illegal drug flow, with the President claiming the U.S. is in armed conflict with narco-terrorists. The Pentagon has not commented on these specific claims.