The Administration Isn’t Even Pretending Anymore
This report investigates the failure of the administration's military campaign to curb drug trafficking via sea, noting that official claims of success contradict data on street prices and internal government reports. Lawmakers have raised concerns regarding the lack of clear targeting criteria for military strikes on small boats.
Why it matters
It highlights a potential disconnect between government rhetoric and the reality of drug enforcement operations, raising questions about military accountability and efficacy.
More than 200 deaths later, the drugs keep coming.
The article focuses on the failure of a Trump-era policy and highlights criticism from both parties, but frames the administration's claims as deceptive.
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