Trump Says US Strike Killed Tren de Aragua Leader
Is this a vital national security victory or another illegal extrajudicial killing?
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The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
Taking out the leader of one of the most vicious narcoterrorist groups in the world is exactly the kind of decisive action that keeps Americans safe. Venezuela is now a real partner in the fight against these criminal organizations, and that shift matters. The people of both nations are better off with Guerrero neutralized.
Anti-Trump narrative
The so-called national security framework is a blank check for endless U.S. military violence across Latin America. This strike that killed Guerrero follows dozens others in international waters with zero legal justification. Whether they are narcoterrorists or not, the U.S. continues to engage in extrajudicial killings.
