In a bold move that has sparked significant debate, President Donald Trump has officially declared drug cartels as unlawful combatants, asserting that the United States is now engaged in an ‘armed conflict’ with these organizations. This declaration, outlined in a memo obtained by The Associated Press, marks a dramatic escalation in the administration’s approach to combating drug trafficking. The memo justifies the use of military force under the law of armed conflict, signaling a shift in how the U.S. addresses the flow of illicit narcotics into the country.
Trump declares drug cartels operating in Caribbean unlawful combatants
