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Trump Notifies Congress of ‘Armed Conflict’ With Drug Cartels

Last updated: October 3, 2025 5:33 pm
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This article was originally published  by The Epoch Times: Trump Notifies Congress of ‘Armed Conflict’ With Drug Cartels

In a significant escalation of rhetoric and action, President Donald Trump has categorized drug cartels as “unlawful combatants” and declared the United States to be engaged in a “non-international armed conflict,” following a series of military strikes in the Caribbean. This declaration was communicated to Congress, reflecting both legal obligations and the administration’s intensified focus on combating drug trafficking.

The Pentagon relayed this information post-attack, emphasizing the legality of actions taken against drug smuggling vessels. A recent communication indicated that the report—mandated by law after U.S. military involvement in hostile actions—was prompted by a second strike against a vessel identified as carrying narcotics. A White House official noted that the report was procedural and did not introduce any new data.

Over the past few weeks, the Trump administration executed three military strikes targeting vessels allegedly linked to drug trafficking operations. The first event occurred on September 2, where U.S. forces took aim at a craft connected to Tren de Aragua, a criminal organization from Venezuela that has recently been labeled a terrorist group by the U.S. government.

The official documentation constructed a narrative depicting these cartels as transnational threats, stating, “Although allied nations have bravely fought these entities with severe losses, they now operate globally as organized syndicates.” The report continues with Trump’s assertion that these cartels’ activities signify an armed assault against U.S. interests.

On his inaugural day in office, Trump emplaced an executive order formally designating drug cartels as terrorist organizations, followed by a State Department procedure on February 20. However, the original assessments did not classify cartel participants as “unlawful combatants” nor did they portray actions attributable to these groups as “attacks against the U.S.”

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A Pentagon representative deferred requests for comments to the White House, where spokesperson Anna Kelly stated that the administration’s actions align with armed conflict laws aimed at shielding the nation from narcotics threats. She reiterated Trump’s commitment to dismantling the cartels that pose risks to American lives.

The first military strike in early September targeted a vessel transporting a considerable quantity of drugs. The subsequent strikes were framed as responses to legitimate threats, identified by military intelligence. In total, announcements regarding the operations were made on several occasions, with a last strike occurring on September 19 against a vessel connected to recognized terrorist operations.

In Congress, senators have begun to respond to this military strategy. A proposal is being crafted under the War Powers Act to curb military force against non-state entities engaged in drug trafficking without explicit congressional approval. Senator Jack Reed (D-R.I.) expressed concerns regarding the presidential authority being exercised without legislative oversight or public transparency.

Conversely, some congressional members have signaled explicit support for the operations, with Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) assuring that the House will back the President’s efforts to thwart cartels associated with Venezuelan leadership.

Administration officials maintain that these strikes are vital for American security, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently remarking that the U.S. will no longer allow drug traffickers to operate freely in the Caribbean.

Emel Akan contributed to this report.

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