Rawley
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The AEA is very specifically worded.
It says "declared war".
It also says "or any invasion or predatory incursion is perpetrated, attempted, or threatened against the territory of the United States by any foreign nation or government"
I think they've made a good argument that these gangs are here at least with the blessing of Maduro, if not at his explicit direction.
I would prefer if President Trump invoked a different authority. He has plenty of them, at least half a dozen.
That being said, I agree we're figuratively "at war" with foreign gangs.
The thing is, in reality they're more domestic than they are foreign.
I don't think it's a great idea for the president to stretch the law in such an obvious manner. Even though I support what he's doing.