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Aug 13, 2025 President Trump directed the Pentagon to use military force against drug cartels Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The directive expanded the use of military power in a law-enforcement frame, with implications for war powers and civilian oversight.
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- Trump directs Pentagon to use military force on drug cartels — President Trump has directed the Pentagon to employ military force against certain drug cartels, marking a significant escalation in the administration's "war on drugs." This directive is part of a broader strategy to
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