Trump Announces Land Strikes, Says His ‘Own Morality’ is the Only Limit
‘My Own Morality’ is the Only Limit: Trump Unleashes Military Power Against Narcoterrorists
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the United States will commence land-based military operations targeting drug cartels operating within Mexico, marking a significant escalation in America’s fight against narcoterrorism.
The commander-in-chief revealed the military action during an interview with Fox News, stating his determination to confront the criminal organizations devastating American families through fentanyl trafficking.
“We are gonna start now hitting land with regard to the cartels. The cartels are running Mexico, it’s very sad to watch and see what’s happened to that country,” Trump stated during the Thursday night broadcast.
The announcement follows closely behind the recent capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, demonstrating the administration’s aggressive approach to regional security challenges.
When questioned about limitations on presidential authority regarding military operations in the region, Trump provided a candid response to The New York Times.
“My own morality. My own mind. It’s the only thing that can stop me,” the president declared.
Trump has consistently blamed Central American drug trafficking organizations for between 250,000 and 300,000 American deaths annually, attributing the crisis to cartel influence and fentanyl distribution networks.
“It’s horrible, its devastated families, you lose a child or a parent. We’ve done a really good job, we’re knocking it down,” Trump told Hannity.
The president emphasized that Mexico possesses the capability to address the cartel problem independently but noted the criminal organizations maintain significant power within the country.
“You have to do something with Mexico. We’re going to have to do something. We’d love Mexico to do it, they’re capable of doing it, but unfortunately, the cartels are very strong in Mexico,” Trump stated.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that discussions regarding American military intervention have occurred multiple times during her communications with Trump, though she has consistently declined such offers.
Sheinbaum maintains that her relationship with the American president remains based on mutual respect despite their differences on this matter.
The president’s expanded foreign policy ambitions have drawn criticism from international allies, with potential operations concerning Greenland, Cuba and Colombia reportedly under consideration.
During his interview, Trump took a phone call from Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who has publicly stated he would “take up arms” if America targeted his nation.
Trump further elaborated on his interpretation of international norms during a lengthy interview with The New York Times, stating, “I don’t need international law” when discussing operations in the region.
“It depends what your definition of international law is,” he added, while clarifying that he’s “not looking to hurt people”.
Following Maduro’s capture, the administration secured an agreement with Venezuela’s interim authorities for oil deliveries to America.
Trump announced Tuesday that Venezuela would transfer between 30 and 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, potentially valued at approximately $2 billion based on current market prices.
“I am pleased to announce that the Interim Authorities in Venezuela will be turning over between 30 and 50 MILLION Barrels of High Quality, Sanctioned Oil, to the United States of America,” Trump posted on Truth Social.
The president stated he would personally oversee the proceeds from oil sales to ensure proper allocation benefiting both Venezuelan and American citizens.
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