U.S. strikes 4 more alleged drug boats in the Pacific, killing 14 and leaving 1 survivor
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US Military Strikes Kill 14 in Anti-Drug Trafficking Operation
Above: Footage of two boats before being destroyed by a U.S. strike in the eastern Pacific Ocean, on Oct. 27, 2025. Image copyright: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth via X
The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
America finally has an administration willing to defend it from the narco-terrorists, a threat that has killed more Americans than Al-Qaeda. These strikes help to shut down known trafficking routes, preventing the supply of dangerous drugs to America and saving lives. Unlike previous presidents, Trump is not afraid to prioritize American lives over those of foreign drug dealers.
Anti-Trump narrative
These illegal strikes amount to acts of state-sanctioned murder, which stand in clear violation of international law. Instead of the military, which Trump is using without congressional approval, the Coast Guard should be left to handle drug interdiction. These reckless actions damage relations with vital South American allies and set a dangerous precedent for extrajudicial killings.