Fact Check: Does a legal officer determine every strike on suspected drug boats is lawful?

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Claimant: Marco Rubio (R)

Claim: “Every strike” on alleged drug boats has a legal officer determining whether the call is legal.

Rating: MISLEADING

Explanation: Rubio accurately described an internal legal review process, but international law experts have questioned whether some uses of military force against foreign vessels on the high seas are lawful under international law.

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Date: 06/04/2026

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Last Updated on June 4, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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