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As strikes on alleged drug boats grow, so do questions about their legality and goal

Speaking from the White House on Thursday, President Trump said he believes lawmakers will ultimately support U.S. efforts to strike alleged drug boats in the Caribbean Sea. But he said he did not think the administration would ask for a declaration of war. (Getty Images)
Speaking from the White House on Thursday, President Trump said he believes lawmakers will ultimately support U.S. efforts to strike alleged drug boats in the Caribbean Sea. But he said he did not think the administration would ask for a declaration of war. (Getty Images)

This article was originally published on October 24, 2025.

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