ABC News Confirms September Caribbean Strike by Trump Administration Was Lawful

[dblack]

People from inside the *administration are saying that, not "the left".

I still say that this is deliberate PR. Trump stirring the shit, like he always does. Some people like the smell.

 

[dblack]

I wouldn't use the word 'liberal', but yes, I agree.

These are the same corporate stooges who fronted for all of Obama's illicit crap. Is it any surprise they've got Trump's back?

 

[Yarddog]

I don't care about Dems. They created this mess. I'm just sad about what our country is becoming in response.

well fair enough if you actually believe it's too extreme. But I dont for this reason especially. It's government sanctioned drug smuggling into the U.S. Maduro supports that and empowers the cartels he also brings in terrorist states into the western hemisphere... that creates an even bigger threat going forward if the Iranians team up with Cartels who would do anything for money. Its a much different situation than the liberal media portrays.

 

[Concerned American]

In comparison from reports from the Left who were trying to say that there were direct orders to kill survivors... they have Doctorates.
All ABC news did was actually wait for actual information to report on.

For a change.

 

[excalibur]

No one is feeling sorry for the drug dealers. This isn't about them. It's about us, and our government.

How dare our government put Americans first!

 

[buttercup]

These are the same corporate stooges who fronted for all of Obama's illicit crap. Is it any surprise they've got Trump's back?

Not a surprise for me. Because I've been saying all along he's controlled opposition. A lot of well-meaning folks are deeply deceived, iyam.

 

[dblack]

well fair enough if you actually believe it's too extreme. But I dont for this reason especially. It's government sanctioned drug smuggling into the U.S. Maduro supports that and empowers the cartels he also brings in terrorist states into the western hemisphere... that creates an even bigger threat going forward if the Iranians team up with Cartels who would do anything for money. Its a much different situation than the liberal media portrays.

Then grow a pair and declare war on the country responsible. Random attacks at sea are chickenshit and will come back to haunt us when other governments do the same.

And you skip the "terrorism" trigger word. It doesn't work on me.

 

[Crepitus]

I still say that this is deliberate PR. Trump stirring the shit, like he always does. Some people like the smell.

Could be.

 

[Concerned American]

well fair enough if you actually believe it's too extreme. But I dont for this reason especially. It's government sanctioned drug smuggling into the U.S. Maduro supports that and empowers the cartels he also brings in terrorist states into the western hemisphere... that creates an even bigger threat going forward if the Iranians team up with Cartels who would do anything for money. Its a much different situation than the liberal media portrays.

Blatant attempts to destabilize and destroy the US from within by our globalist enemies.

 

[Rogue AI]

ABC news are constitutional and international law scholars now?

Finally, ABC News is so fake even liberal loons won't believe them anymore. Way to give a helping hand on discrediting folks we've been after for years.

 

[dblack]

Finally, ABC News is so fake even liberal loons won't believe them anymore. Way to give a helping hand on discrediting folks we've been after for years.

They're covering for the deep state, then and now.

 

[Lockback]

They're covering for the deep state, then and now.

They are and always have been.
How anyone can have even an infinitesimal amount of trust in them is hilarious.

 

[drudge X]

ABC news are constitutional and international law scholars now?

Love the yabbut.

 

[RedrickTheCoat]

And another one bites the dust.


Aren't you leftoids tired of jumping on the fake news bandwagon?

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ABC News has confirmed that the Sept. 2 strike against a cartel-linked cocaine vessel in the Caribbean Sea was legally justified and targeted active threats, countering earlier claims that the operation constituted a "double-tap" attack or war crime.​

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The operation, intended to prevent a major shipment of cocaine from reaching the United States, resulted in the deaths of 11 designated narco-terrorists.​

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Initial reports suggested two men survived the strike, but ABC cited sources familiar with the operation indicating the men reboarded the vessel, attempted to recover narcotics and maintained communication with other smuggling assets, confirming their status as active combatants.​

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The strike was part of a coordinated U.S. military effort to disrupt narcotics trafficking near American waters.​

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Officials emphasized that the operation was conducted under strict legal oversight, with a Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer providing guidance to ensure compliance with federal law and established rules of engagement.​

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ABC News Vindicates Trump Admin With Crushing Blow to Left’s Smear Campaign

They're big mad.

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If ABC are saying this, then link the ABC source?

May I ask you, what do you think the law is surrounding these strikes on these boats?

Do you even know what the arguments for/against are?

Do you think the legal parameters around these strikes matter at all?

 

[HikerGuy83]

Well, somebitch. ABC News confirmed. Case closed.

Ah....

 

[HikerGuy83]

If ABC are saying this, then link the ABC source?

May I ask you, what do you think the law is surrounding these strikes on these boats?

Do you even know what the arguments for/against are?

Do you think the legal parameters around these strikes matter at all?

Why would they have a JAG there for real time advice?

 

[HikerGuy83]

Call me when the trials start.

 

[HikerGuy83]

And another one bites the dust.


Aren't you leftoids tired of jumping on the fake news bandwagon?

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ABC News has confirmed that the Sept. 2 strike against a cartel-linked cocaine vessel in the Caribbean Sea was legally justified and targeted active threats, countering earlier claims that the operation constituted a "double-tap" attack or war crime.​

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The operation, intended to prevent a major shipment of cocaine from reaching the United States, resulted in the deaths of 11 designated narco-terrorists.​

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Initial reports suggested two men survived the strike, but ABC cited sources familiar with the operation indicating the men reboarded the vessel, attempted to recover narcotics and maintained communication with other smuggling assets, confirming their status as active combatants.​

​

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The strike was part of a coordinated U.S. military effort to disrupt narcotics trafficking near American waters.​

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Officials emphasized that the operation was conducted under strict legal oversight, with a Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer providing guidance to ensure compliance with federal law and established rules of engagement.​

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ABC News Vindicates Trump Admin With Crushing Blow to Left’s Smear Campaign

They're big mad.

resistthemainstream.com

I want to see the footage.

What's better than seeing a boat get scorched by a missle?

Answer: Seeing the same boat get hammered by another missle!

 

[excalibur]

If ABC are saying this, then link the ABC source?

May I ask you, what do you think the law is surrounding these strikes on these boats?

Do you even know what the arguments for/against are?

Do you think the legal parameters around these strikes matter at all?

ABC's Martha Raddatz on Wednesday's 'World News Tonight' about drug boat-gate: "And tonight, new information: According to a source familiar with the incident, the two survivors climbed back on to the boat after the initial strike. They were believed to be potentially in communication with others, and salvaging some of the drugs. Because of that, it was determined they were still in the fight and valid targets. A JAG officer was also giving legal advice. So, again, David, that video will be key and Admiral Bradley will be on the Hill tomorrow behind closed doors."​

 

[NewsVine_Mariyam]

And another one bites the dust.


Aren't you leftoids tired of jumping on the fake news bandwagon?

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ABC News has confirmed that the Sept. 2 strike against a cartel-linked cocaine vessel in the Caribbean Sea was legally justified and targeted active threats, countering earlier claims that the operation constituted a "double-tap" attack or war crime.​

​

​

The operation, intended to prevent a major shipment of cocaine from reaching the United States, resulted in the deaths of 11 designated narco-terrorists.​

​

​

Initial reports suggested two men survived the strike, but ABC cited sources familiar with the operation indicating the men reboarded the vessel, attempted to recover narcotics and maintained communication with other smuggling assets, confirming their status as active combatants.​

​

​

The strike was part of a coordinated U.S. military effort to disrupt narcotics trafficking near American waters.​

​

​

Officials emphasized that the operation was conducted under strict legal oversight, with a Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer providing guidance to ensure compliance with federal law and established rules of engagement.​

​

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...​

ABC News Vindicates Trump Admin With Crushing Blow to Left’s Smear Campaign

They're big mad.

resistthemainstream.com

I thought their "precision strike" "shot out" the boat. So they didn't completely destroy it as they claimed? Otherwise it wouldn't be possible for survivors to attempt to reboard it.

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