Democrat Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) is throwing his weight behind President Donald Trump’s hard-hitting military strikes on drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean.
This unfolding saga, which kicked off in September, centers on a U.S. military operation targeting alleged narco-terrorist vessels, resulting in at least 95 reported deaths so far.
From the get-go, the administration has framed this as a counter-narcotics mission, but skepticism lingers among Democrat lawmakers about the broader intent, especially regarding ties to Venezuelan leadership.
Back in September, the U.S. military launched this aggressive campaign, taking out boats they claim are ferrying drugs through Caribbean waters.
With 95 alleged traffickers killed to date, the body count has raised eyebrows, yet the administration continues to destroy vessels transporting deadly narcotics to American shores.
It’s a bold move, no doubt, but critics argue that the operation is more about sending a message than stopping shipments.
Fast forward to this week, and Sen. Fetterman emerged from a private briefing with a surprising vote of confidence for the operation.
He called the intel “pretty comprehensive,” insisting the strikes aren’t some wild free-for-all but are guided by precise data on who and what’s aboard these boats.
During an interview with NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo on “Cuomo,” Fetterman said:
“I mean, there’s extensive intelligence, and they know exactly who’s on that boat and what’s actually on that boat right now.”
Still, some continue to reject the narrow “counter-drugs” label for this campaign.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) pressed Trump officials for clarity on whether this is really just about drugs or a stepping stone to confronting Venezuela’s socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro.
Graham claims that a stronger push against Maduro might be the unspoken goal.
Meanwhile, President Trump is keeping his cards close while calling Maduro an “illegitimate leader” whose time is running out.
Despite some pushback from critics, many are praising Trump’s effort to stop deadly drugs from being smuggled into the country.
Voices like Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and Secretary of State Marco Rubio remain focused on the objectives of the operation.
They are emphasizing that the mission is about halting the flow of drugs that harm American communities, not toppling a regime.
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