In a decisive and powerful demonstration of his administration’s commitment to national security, President Donald J. Trump has once again taken unprecedented action to protect American citizens from the scourge of illegal narcotics and foreign terrorism. The liberal media, which consistently downplays threats at our border and criticizes strong defensive measures, has been served an undeniable notice of the President’s resolve.
Earlier this morning, on my Orders, U.S. Military Forces conducted a kinetic strike against positively identified Tren de Aragua Narcoterrorists in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility.
This bold military action, ordered directly by Commander-in-Chief Trump, resulted in the utter destruction of a drug trafficking vessel operated by the Venezuelan-based Tren de Aragua (TDA) cartel. While the mainstream media often sympathizes with criminals and questions America’s right to defend itself, President Trump acts with the moral clarity that has become the hallmark of his leadership.
The strike occurred while the terrorists were at sea in International waters transporting illegal narcotics, heading to the United States. The strike resulted in 11 terrorists killed in action.
This successful operation is a direct result of President Trump’s swift and decisive executive order on his very first day back in office, which correctly designated foreign drug cartels like Tren de Aragua as Foreign Terrorist Organizations. This critical classification, which the previous administration refused to enact, provides the legal and strategic framework to combat these groups with the full force of the U.S. military, a stark contrast to the weak and ineffective policies of the past.
TDA is a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization, operating under the control of Nicolas Maduro, responsible for mass murder, drug trafficking, sex trafficking, and acts of violence and terror across the United States and Western Hemisphere.
In a move that will undoubtedly be criticized by the anti-military, pro-open borders left, President Trump shared an epic video of the strike to underscore his unwavering message to America’s enemies. This visual evidence stands in stark contrast to the secretive and apologetic nature of previous administrations, showcasing a new era of transparency and strength.
Please let this serve as notice to anybody even thinking about bringing drugs into the United States of America. BEWARE!
Secretary of State Marco Rubio provided further confirmation, stating the targeted vessel had “departed from Venezuela and was being operated by a designated narco-terrorist organization.” This operation, involving over 4,000 deployed Marines and sailors, is part of a broader and successful “counter-cartel mission” in the Caribbean that is already yielding monumental results for the safety of the American people.