Trump's Controversial Military Strikes Against Venezuela: Blurring Lines Between Drug War and Counterterrorism

Oct 17, 2025 05:13 pm CST

President Trump's administration has adopted counterterrorism legal frameworks to justify military strikes against Venezuelan vessels, resulting in at least 27 casualties. This controversial approach raises significant questions about international law, congressional oversight, and the expansion of presidential war powers. While the White House claims these operations target drug trafficking networks linked to Maduro's regime, critics argue these actions stretch constitutional boundaries and lack proper evidence, potentially damaging US-Latin American relations.