US Strikes Alleged Drug Boat in Pacific, 61 Dead Since September

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US Strikes Alleged Drug Boat in Pacific, 61 Dead Since September
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Above: An infographic of U.S. strikes in the Caribbean region dated Oct. 15, 2025. Image copyright: Yasin Demirci/Anadolu/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-Trump narrative

Striking these narco boats loaded with drugs protects Americans from deadly poisons flooding the streets. Military action in international waters targets known terrorist traffickers. Escalating the campaign dismantles cartels and saves lives by cutting off their routes.

Pete Hegseth on X
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Anti-Trump narrative

Bombing these vessels without proof or congressional approval is flat-out illegal murder that slaughters people based on mere suspicion. Expanding strikes ramp up needless killings and destabilize the Caribbean region and beyond. This is a dangerous rogue military venture based on vague threats.

Caribbean News Network on X
The Bulwark on X
Mark Warner on X

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Donald Trump

Claudia Sheinbaum

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