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Oct 24, 2025 Trump stated intention to kill drug traffickers without seeking a congressional declaration of war Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The president announced plans for lethal force against foreign nationals without constitutional war authorization from Congress.
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- Trump stated intention to kill drug traffickers without congressional declaration of war — When asked by a reporter why he had not sought a congressional declaration of war against South American drug cartels, Trump responded: "Well, I don't think we're gonna necessarily ask for a declaration of war, I think we're just gonna kill people that are bringing drugs into our country. OK? We're going to kill them. You know? They're going to be, like dead. OK?" The statement articulates an intention to exercise lethal force against foreign nationals without seeking constitutional authorization from Congress.
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