Fact Check – Is the U.S. engaged in an armed conflict with drug cartels?

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Claimant: President Donald Trump (R)

Claim: The U.S. is lawfully striking “narco-terrorist” boats in an armed conflict with drug cartels.

Rating: BLATANT LIE

Explanation: The Trump administration has not provided evidence that those targeted were combatants or posed an imminent threat. Legal experts agree there is no domestic or international legal basis for the strikes, which lawmakers have criticized as unlawful.

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Date: 11/01/2025

 

Last Updated on November 3, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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