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Trump says 100,000 lives saved by anti-cartel operations
Trump says 100,000 lives saved by anti-cartel operations
Trump claims ‘water drugs’ entering US from Venezuela
In a striking Oval Office appearance alongside Canadian PM Mark Carney, Donald Trump claimed that Venezuela is sending narcotics into the United States via Atlantic maritime routes.
He referred to these substances as “water drugs” — an unusual term that quickly drew attention online.
Oval Office remarks ignite confusion
Trump’s comments came during a meeting intended to address cross-border trade and drug enforcement.
Instead, the U.S. president shifted the focus, suggesting that Venezuela’s cartels were sending large volumes of narcotics by boat — despite offering little evidence.
The fishing industry has disappeared.
In the meeting, Trump made a series of offbeat remarks, claiming the U.S. has shut down so many drug routes that the fishing industry itself appears to have vanished.
“There are no boats out there, period, if you want to know the truth,” he said.
Strikes on Venezuela-linked vessels continue
Over recent weeks, U.S. forces have launched multiple attacks on boats near Venezuelan waters, under direct orders from Trump.
These vessels are alleged to have been smuggling narcotics into North America. Officials say this campaign is part of a broader war on drug cartels.
Trump declares armed conflict against drug cartels
In a dramatic escalation, Trump has used the language of armed conflict to justify military action against suspected traffickers.
This framing, though not universally accepted under international law, has allowed U.S. forces to act without traditional engagement rules.
Four killed in latest boat strike, says Pentagon
The most recent U.S. military strike reportedly killed four people aboard a small vessel.
In a social media post, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth according to the newspaper Express he labeled them “narco-terrorists,” though no names, affiliations, or supporting evidence have been released.
Trump claims 100,000 lives saved
Trump stated that the operations have “probably saved at least 100,000 lives” in the U.S. and Canada.
While the figure was not backed by official data, it reflects the administration’s framing of maritime interdictions as a public health victory.
Canada drawn into US drug crackdown narrative
Though Canadian Prime Minister Carney did not comment on the claims directly, his presence during the speech has raised questions about whether Canada was consulted or involved in the strikes.
Ottawa has yet to issue a formal statement on the matter.
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