One step closer to bombing civilians
5 hours ago
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- Trump's military strike on a drug boat in the Caribbean raises concerns about the use of excessive force and disregard for international law.
- Stephen Miller, a senior advisor to Trump, previously questioned the limitations of international law regarding the use of drones to target boats in international waters.
- The Trump administration designated the Tren de Aragua gang as a 'foreign terrorist organization,' justifying military action against them despite their criminal, not wartime, status.
- The strike killed 11 people without proof they were armed or posed an imminent threat, highlighting a shift from lawful interdiction to military action.
- The incident sets a dangerous precedent for treating suspected criminals as wartime enemies, potentially leading to abuses against migrants, asylum-seekers, or political dissidents.
- A federal appeals court recently blocked the administration's use of wartime powers to deport Venezuelan gang members, challenging the White House's logic.
- Trump's focus on imagery and appearing tough risks normalizing the use of military force against perceived enemies, eroding legal and ethical boundaries.
- The article warns of authoritarian tendencies within Trump's administration, comparing it to historical precedents where silence enabled oppression.