Trump administration considers drone strikes against Mexican drug cartels in intensified anti-narcotics effort
Source: msn/KRLD Dallas, TX
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The Trump administration is reportedly considering the use of drone strikes against Mexican drug cartels as part of an intensified effort to combat narcotics trafficking across the southern border.
According to an NBC News report, discussions among White House, Defense Department, and intelligence officials are in the early stages, with potential plans to target cartel operatives, vehicles, and logistical networks.
While the administration has not made a final decision, sources suggest that both cooperative action with Mexico and unilateral strikes remain on the table.
The proposal has sparked significant debate, with proponents citing national security concerns and critics warning of potential diplomatic fallout.
Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/trump-administration-considers-drone-strikes-against-mexican-drug-cartels-in-intensified-anti-narcotics-effort/ar-AA1CvHxn
atreides1
(16,799 posts)As long as the Mexican government can use drone strikes on known drug houses along the border with California, Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico.
That would be fair!
Ponietz
(4,424 posts)greatauntoftriplets
(179,352 posts)"Potential diplomatic fallout"? We'd become the pariah of the western world, ffs.
Blues Heron
(9,035 posts)Solly Mack
(97,271 posts)Wonder Why
(7,235 posts)Bayard
(30,283 posts)About as smart as nuking hurricanes.
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