And that was a pretty bold statement from the man in charge of the Pentagon. Absolutely, yes. Here's what the New York Post reported. Quote, President Trump has secretly authorized the military to use force against Latin American drug cartels classified as Foreign terrorist organizations. The move is the most aggressive action Trump has taken yet against gangs trafficking drugs like fentanyl across the U. S. Mexico border, the activities of which were previously the purview of federal law enforcement. (23:25–23:34)
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Asserts that President Trump has authorized military force against drug cartels classified as terrorist organizations.
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